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RIP Randy Pausch (1960-2008)

Randolph (Randy) Frederick Pausch, born October 23, 1960 has sadly passed on today. Randy was an American professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design at Carnegie Mellon University ( CMU ) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, most recently famous for The Last Lecture speech. Randy’s work had some cross-over to Pixar with virtual-reality and animation software. Some of Randy’s classes...

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Famous "Last Lecture" Professor with Pancreatic Cancer Has Died

" Randy Pausch (October 23, 1960 – July 25, 2008) was an American professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a best-selling author who achieved worldwide fame for his "The Last Lecture" speech on September 18, 2007 at Carnegie Mellon." WSJ video The Wikipedia page about professor Pausch details his disease...

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Conference to Turn Scientists of Color into PA-Based Entrepreneurs Set for November

PITTSBURGH, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- With the life sciences positioned to drive Pennsylvania's economic future, finding an advantage amidst global competition requires finding new and overlooked resources. The bench2BUSINESS 2008 Conference and Awards Celebration, Nov. 8-9, does just that, and will help secure that edge....

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Randy Pausch: Goodbye To An Incredible Human Being

In May 2008 Professor Randy Pausch gave a speech to the graduating class at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You may recall his inspiring "Last Lecture" given in September 2007 which touched millions of people, causing us to reflect on the real meaning of life by someone who knew whereof he spoke. I was saddened to learn of his death this morning - at the age of forty-seven - of

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Man sentenced in airplane incident

A former Seattle-area man living in Eastern Pennsylvania was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh to one year of probation, including home detention, for his conviction on a charge of engaging in abusive sexual contact while on an airplane.

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Infant cut from mother’s womb leaves hospital

A baby boy police believe was deliberately cut from his mother’s womb was released from a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hospital on Wednesday, a spokeswoman told CNN.

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ACLU Appeals Conviction Of Pennsylvania Man Charged With Harassment For Contacting His Public Officials For Help

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 : PITTSBURGH - The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has filed an appeal in the state Superior Court on behalf of Bridgeville, PA resident Marshall Pappert, who was found guilty of harassment after he complained to the Bridgeville borough manager about the noise and pollution caused by a concrete manufacturing plant across the street from his home.

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Cancer expert warns employees on cell phones

AP reports here at CNN: PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania - The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.

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Infant cut from mother's womb leaves hospital

A baby boy police believe was deliberately cut from his mother's womb was released from a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hospital on Wednesday, a spokeswoman told CNN.

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Pittsburgh: Eastern European roots, Aug. 1-3

For the first time, the annual Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies will meet August 1-3 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 14th annual event is themed "Pittsburgh: The East European Magnet." The event has scheduled 24 speakers and 58 presentations, including beginner sessions and private consultations with expert speakers. Diverse topics include Jewish, Catholic and other

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Pennsylvania infant cut from womb leaves hospital

A baby boy who was cut from his slain mother's womb has been released from a western Pennsylvania hospital. A spokeswoman for West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh confirmed Tuesday that the baby had been released. She declined to say who has custody of the child....

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ACLU Appeals Conviction Of Pennsylvania Man Charged With Harassment For Contacting His Public Officials For Help

PITTSBURGH - The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has filed an appeal in the state Superior Court on behalf of Bridgeville, PA resident Marshall Pappert, who was found guilty of harassment after he complained to the Bridgeville borough manager about the noise and pollution caused by a concrete manufacturing plant across the street from his home.

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Industrial Info Resources: Heinz Starts Construction on $105 Million Frozen-Food Facility in South Carolina, an Industrial Info News Alert

SUGAR LAND, TX (MARKET WIRE) Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) has started construction on a state-of-the-art frozen food facility in South Carolina. The $105 million facility will increase the company's production of Weight Watchers Smart Ones and Boston Market frozen entrees.

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Gas prices dip below $4 in Pittsburgh area

The average price of gas in western Pennsylvania went down by nearly three cents, dropping below $4 a gallon.

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F.N.B. second quarter earnings fall short of expectations

First National Bank of Pennsylvania Corp., the Pittsburgh region's eighth- largest financial institution, reported second quarter 2008 net income of $14.5 million or 17 cents per diluted share, down from $17.6 million or 29 cents per share for the corresponding three months in 2007, and well below analysts' average estimate of 27 cents per share. (FNB)