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Engineers Use Wireless Radio to See Through Walls

University of Utah engineers showed that a wireless network of radio transmitters can track people moving behind solid walls. The system could help police, firefighters and others nab intruders, and rescue hostages, fire victims and elderly people who fall in their homes. It also might help retail marketing and border control

12 Oct 2009

Iconic Glamour and Style of 1930's Gotham Found at The Chatwal New York

Opening in Spring 2010, The Chatwal New York re-creates the iconic glamour and style of 1930's Gotham, recognized and idolized the world over. Occupying top billing on its theater district block - also known as t...

12 Oct 2009

Auburn University to Utilize the Skire Unifier

Skire, Inc., the leading provider of capital program, facilities, real estate and project portfolio management software, today announced that Auburn University has chosen Skire Unifier™ to provide real-time informa...

12 Oct 2009

Sustainable Water Projects to be Led by Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEK) announced today that it has been awarded two new task orders to lead sustainable water projects in rural Afghanistan and sub-Saharan Africa. The task orders will be executed under a U.S...

12 Oct 2009

Grand Opening of Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. Hall

Applauding a symbol of the innovation and entrepreneurism that has propelled California’s economy, more than 400 prominent business leaders, faculty, students, staff and alumni today celebrated the grand opening of...

12 Oct 2009

New Floating Dry Dock Launched in Alvarado

Chet Morrison Contractors, S. de R.L. de C.V. has successfully launched a new floating dry dock at its shipyard facility located in Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico.

12 Oct 2009

Environmental Restoration by CSX Employees

CSX employees, joined by representatives from TreeBaltimore, Parks & People Foundation and the Westport Community, will spend Saturday, October 10, from 8:30 am to 12 noon, planting large Redbud, Maple and Sycamore t...

12 Oct 2009

Skansa to Construct Library at University Campus in Raleigh

Skanska (STO:SKAB) has secured an assignment to construct a new library on a major university campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. The contract amount is USD 87 M, approximately SEK 610 M, which is included in third-quarte...

12 Oct 2009

Report on Solar Manufacturing and Solar Equipment Capacities

Reportlinker Adds Green Machines: Worldwide Solar Manufacturing Capacity, Production, and Capacity Utilization Market Shares, Forecasts, and Strategies, 2008-2014 The single most significant economic factor driving ad...

12 Oct 2009

New Online Energy Dashboard with Automatic Data Submittal

Good Steward Software announces a new release of its free online energy dashboard, GreenQuest. GreenQuest 2.0 includes automatic data submittal to the EPA's ENERGY STAR program so that commercial buildings can quickl...

12 Oct 2009

Zephyr III Dust and Fume Collector from Farr Air Pollution Control

Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) has introduced an updated portable dust and fume collector that combines three-stage filtration with versatility and ease of use. The new "Zephyr® III" collector now com...

12 Oct 2009

Sinai Engineering Corporation Now a Part of ABB

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has announced it has acquired the assets of Sinai Engineering Corporation, to enhance its presence and capabilities in Western Canada. ABB did not disclose the ...

12 Oct 2009

Ways to Avoid Decorating Hazards Outlined by Christmas Decor

Safety tips and professional assistance can prevent unnecessary injury and harm With the dawn of the holiday season upon us, it is time to get a plan in place for adding festive touches to the exterior of your home. B...

12 Oct 2009

Empa's Investigation on the Use of Silicon in the Semiconductor Industry

Silicon, the most important semiconductor material of all, is usually considered to be as brittle and breakable as window glass. On the nanometer scale, however, the substance exhibits very different properties, as Empa ...

12 Oct 2009

Report on Trends in the Flooring Sector

Reportlinker Adds Floor Coverings Industry - July 2009 Edition Floor Coverings report provides the action-oriented executive with up-to-date information on carpet and area rugs, wood flooring, ceramic tile, vinyl shee...

12 Oct 2009