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Songdo, City of the Future, Under Construction in South Korea Add to My GT:
May 9, 2008 - Will be connected to the Incheon International Airport, one of the world's busiest, by a new 7.4-mile bridge and linked by subway to Seoul.
Broadband Opportunities Accelerate in Rural California Add to My GT:
May 9, 2008 - "Closing the digital divide is key to ensuring the long-term communal and economic health of the regions' residents."
Children's Web Sites Might Entertain, Also Cause Tears Add to My GT:
May 8, 2008 - Most sites promote the idea of consumerism; sell kid's creations back to them.
Economic Stimulus Checks Phishing Scam Add to My GT:
May 8, 2008 - Fraud e-mail claims to be from IRS, requests personal information such as bank account numbers.
Shared Services, Consolidation, Bulk Purchasing Help Ease Budget Pain Add to My GT:
May 7, 2008 - State budgets aren't in crisis yet, but SOA, consolidation and procurement changes can boost efficiency, CIOs say.
Statistical Analysis Improves Business Performance in Westchester County, N.Y. Add to My GT:
May 7, 2008 - Westchester IT department creates statistical analysis unit to provide new insight into county operations.
Tennessee Named "Most Competitive" Add to My GT:
May 2, 2008 - Include reforming the workers' compensation program, creation of the Jobs Cabinet, retooling incentives and other programs at ECD's disposal and revamping community-development programs to make Tennessee communities more competitive.
European Commission Approves $6.65 Million for Broadband in Scotland Add to My GT:
May 2, 2008 - Public funding measure will bring broadband to remote and rural areas of Scotland.
PM Brown Calls for Green Technology Revolution Add to My GT:
May 1, 2008 - U.K. Prime Minister has a vision for creating a green economy and providing new jobs.
Chicago Will Receive $153.1 Million Grant to Relieve Traffic Congestion Add to My GT:
May 1, 2008 - Traffic Signal Prioritization will extend a green traffic light or shorten a red traffic light by several seconds when it senses a bus approaching an intersection.
Report Explains Broadband Leadership, Need for Strategy Add to My GT:
May 1, 2008 - Nations with robust national broadband strategies fare better than those without.
DOE Seeks to Invest up to $60 Million for Advanced Concentrating Solar Power Technologies Add to My GT:
Apr 30, 2008 - Increasing the use of solar energy is an important component of the Administration's efforts to diversify our nation's energy sources.
Nebraska's First Community-Based Wind Project Add to My GT:
Apr 30, 2008 - Allows publicly-owned utilities to purchase electricity generated by wind turbines owned by Community-Based Energy Development (C-BED) partnerships.
Multi-Million Dollar Contract by Wyoming Dept. of Revenue Add to My GT:
Apr 28, 2008 - New system will provide the state with greater flexibility and enhanced capabilities in collecting excise revenues and expanding taxing jurisdictions.
Three California Cities Launch Smart Water Management Add to My GT:
Apr 28, 2008 - Healdsburg, Newport Beach and Petaluma roll out green city-wide water savings initiative.

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