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Heating, cooling system sales get boost
Sales of heating and cooling equipment are getting a boost from greater demand for energy efficient systems, as people try to trim utility bills amid soaring fuel costs.  Elevators lift United Technologies' 2Q resultsUnited Technologies Corp.'s second-quarter profit rose 11 percent as the maker of everything from jet engines to ventilation systems reported brisk business at Otis elevator and strong orders for its Carrier air conditioners.
Naval Academy prep school could help boost minority enrollment
The U.S. Naval Academy should better promote its prep school to help attract more minorities from poor-performing school districts, said Maryland congressional members.
Naval destroyer to be commissioned in Baltimore
For the first time in nearly a quarter-century, a major naval warship will be commissioned in Baltimore.
GE Aviation buys Czech turboprop engine maker
General Electric's aviation unit said Thursday it bought a Czech company that will help it make inroads into the fast-growing market for small twin-engine turboprop aircraft. |
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