| IRCC photonics, robotics classes fill high-tech niche
Indian River Community College students Zach Phillips and Holly Larson work on wiring a digital clock based on schematics provided by the teacher during their logic circuits class in Fort Pierce. This class provides some of the basic knowledge needed by the students to advance into the school's photonics program. .
Sun Valley robotics team enters national contest
RAMONA ---- After its recent win at the FIRST Regional Robotics Competition in San Diego, the robotics team at Sun Valley High School in Ramona will be in Atlanta, Ga. April 12 through 14 for the FIRST National Robotics Championship.Team Sevnet won the Rookie All-Star Award, given to the rookie team that shows a strong partnership effort and that implements the mission of FIRST Robotics to inspire students to learn more about science and technology. The team that wins the regional Rookie All-Star Award also earns the right to compete in the national event. Immediately following the announcement of the regional award, the team was given a grant of $5,000 from Jeff and Cynthia Crosby of Ethertronics to cover the cost of the national entry fee. .
Find a picture-perfect getaway in Pittsburgh
If you're yearning for a weekend escape, spring's the perfect time to visit the city. Pittsburgh, just a short flight from Albany, has something to offer just about everyone. Not quite the Northeast yet not quite the Midwest, the city is a unique blend of both. It's big enough to offer world-class museums and cultural venues, small enough to make navigating simple, and hip enough to offer some great food. Best of all, it's surprisingly affordable, whether you're planning a couples' getaway or a weekend trip with the kids. .
Stelco a risk that could prove rewarding
Now that Dofasco, Algoma and Ipsco are either gone or going, it's time to swallow hard and peek at Stelco. It's not a pretty sight at first glance. But scratch beneath the slag and it gets more interesting. First hideous sign: A balance sheet that says the company is worthless. Worse than worthless, actually: The book value is a negative $48-million. When Stelco escaped bankruptcy protection a year ago, it underwent a harsh treatment called "fresh-start accounting." When you get a makeover, the smiley "after" picture is supposed to look better than the unhappy "before" shot, but not in this case. The accountants say the company's liabilities are greater than its assets. The income statement isn't exactly a consolation prize either. For the last nine months of 2006, after it was restructured, the company lost more than $7 a share.
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