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  Allegheny River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Allegheny River (historically, especially in New York state, also spelled Allegany River) is a principal tributary of the Ohio River, which it forms with the Monongahela River at the downtown Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle "point".
In its upper reaches the Allegheny is joined from the south by Potato Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania and from the north by Olean Creek at Olean, New York.
The conflict over the expansion of British settlement into the Allegheny Valley and the surrounding Ohio Country was a primary cause of the French and Indian War in the 1750s.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allegheny_River   (653 words)

  
 Allegheny Plateau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Allegheny Plateau is a large, dissected plateau area in southern New York, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and eastern Ohio.
The plateau terminates in the east at the Allegheny Mountains, which are the highest ridges just west of the Allegheny Front.
In the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau in southeastern Ohio and westernmost West Virginia, relief is typically in the range of two hundred to four hundred feet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allegheny_Plateau   (283 words)

  
 Allegheny West
The neighborhood extends from Brighton Road on the east to Allegheny Avenue on the west, and from Ridge Avenue on the south to West North Avenue on the north.
The Allegheny West neighborhood was originally (in 1788) laid out as part of the "outlots", or farming area, that lay outside the Commons land that ringed the town of Allegheny (the "in-lots").
The first structure built in Allegheny West was a rope factory (or "rope walk") that was constructed in 1813 at Brighton and N. Lincoln, and extended all the way to Allegheny Avenue.
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us /wt/html/allegheny_west.html   (906 words)

  
 Allegheny --  Encyclopædia Britannica
county, southwestern Pennsylvania, U.S., consisting of a hilly region on the Allegheny Plateau bounded to the southeast by the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers and to the northeast by the Allegheny River.
The Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers converge in the centre of the county to form an area known as the Golden Triangle; this was a strategic point of contention…
The Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers converge in the centre of the county to form an area known as the Golden Triangle; this was a strategic point of...
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9000506?tocId=9000506   (752 words)

  
 Allegheny Energy Inc.; Rel. No. 35-27869 / June 30, 2004
Allegheny Energy Inc. ("Allegheny"), a registered holding company under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended ("Act"), Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has filed a declaration ("Declaration") with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") under sections 6(a) and 7 of the Act and rule 54 under the Act.
Allegheny maintains that implementation of the Plan is necessary to attract and retain employees who are essential for Allegheny's growth and profitability.
As a result, Allegheny is recording an accrued expense liability for the cash amount payable to Participants at the vesting dates of issued Units, and compensation expense increases or decreases as the market value of stock increases or decreases.
www.sec.gov /divisions/investment/opur/filing/35-27869.htm   (1287 words)

  
 Allegheny College: Off-Campus Studies
Satisfactory completion of the stated Allegheny requirements and the cooperating institution's requirements earns the student the bachelor's degree from Allegheny and the specified degree or certification from the cooperating institution.
Allegheny has a cooperative program with the University of Pittsburgh to enable qualified Allegheny students to acquire teacher certification.
The student is awarded the appropriate Allegheny bachelor's degree after two years of advanced study, and, at the conclusion of the fourth year of nursing studies, s/he receives the Doctor of Nursing degree.
allegheny.edu /accel/international/studies/options.php   (1313 words)

  
 Allegheny Traditional Acoustic Music
Allegheny is a brother-sister duo, consisting of Richard Kusy and Susan Weisbrod on guitar and vocals.
Allegheny plays a mixture of traditional acoustic music, such as old-time and blues, contemporary songs and tunes, and several original compositions.
Her emphasis with Allegheny is on lead and harmony vocals and back-up rhythm guitar.
members.gcnet.net /sweisbrod/allegheny.htm   (142 words)

  
 For Girls Who Love Horses - Allegheny Camp   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Allegheny Riding Camp is an offshoot of The Grier School, a historic boarding school for girls in Central Pennsylvania.
Allegheny Riding Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, meeting over 200 standards for health and safety, site and facilities, administration, and camper programs.
The mission of Allegheny Riding Camp is to teach girls to realize their potential through horsemanship, friendship, and respect for animals.
www.alleghenycamp.org   (153 words)

  
 Allegheny Energy Inc.; Rel. No. 35-27875 / July 13, 2004
Allegheny Energy Inc. ("Allegheny"), a registered holding company under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended ("Act"), located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has filed a declaration ("Declaration") with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") under sections 6(a)(2) and 7 of the Act and rule 54 under the Act.
Allegheny initially adopted the Plan in order to discourage abusive takeover tactics and to ensure that each shareholder is treated fairly in any transaction involving an acquisition of control over Allegheny.
Since Allegheny no longer intends that the Rights be exercisable under the Plan or the Rights Agreement, Allegheny proposes to terminate the Rights by notice to the Rights Agent as provided in Amendment 1 to the Plan.
www.sec.gov /divisions/investment/opur/filing/35-27875.htm   (1195 words)

  
 Allegheny General Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Allegheny General is a 778-bed academic health center serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding five-state area.
Allegheny General Hospital is the western campus for the Philadelphia-based Drexel University College of Medicine.
The Dean's Office of the Allegheny General Hospital is located on the 1st floor of the hospital, in the South Tower, and provides a full spectrum of services to the students of Drexel University College of Medicine.
webcampus.med.drexel.edu /handbook/clinsite/agh.htm   (3673 words)

  
 History
The Allegheny Observatory was born February 15, 1859 when three citizens of Allegheny City met at the office of Professor Lewis Bradley to consider the purchase of a telescope, "the magnifying power of which would bring the heavenly bodies near enough to be viewed with greater interest and satisfaction".
Keeler recognized the shortcomings of the original Allegheny Observatory and began to draw plans for a new one with a 30" refractor as the primary research instrument.
The 30" Thaw telescope is the primary instrument of the Allegheny Observatory.
www.pitt.edu /~aobsvtry/history_frame.html   (1065 words)

  
 Allegheny Technologies
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated announced today that it expects its third quarter 2005 earnings to be in the range of $0.84 to $0.88 per share, including a $4 million favorable resolution of prior years’ tax matters.
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated said today that it expects fourth quarter 2004 earnings to be in the range of $0.32 to $0.37 per share.
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated announced that ATI Allegheny Ludlum, an Allegheny Technologies company, has been awarded a subcontract from the University of Pittsburgh with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) to develop specialty metallic materials for use in fuel cells intended for the power generation industry.
www.investquest.com /iq/a/ati/ne/news   (668 words)

  
 Boston.com / Business / Auditor Casts Doubt on Allegheny's Future   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Allegheny CEO Paul Evanson said the auditor's comments did not reflect concerns about liquidity at Allegheny, which is carrying $5.2 billion in debt and has averted filing for bankruptcy this year.
The auditor's warning stemmed from Allegheny's delay in filing its results for 2002 and the first two quarters of 2003.
Allegheny had warned several times of a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing before it refinanced a portion of its debt load in February.
www.boston.com /business/articles/2003/09/25/auditor_casts_doubt_on_alleghenys_future?mode=PF   (401 words)

  
 West Penn Allegheny CEO O'Brien resigns
The merger of West Penn, which was then headed by O'Brien, and the Allegheny General group in the summer of 2000 created the region's second-largest hospital network.
During the January-March quarter, West Penn Allegheny's losses ballooned to $17.6 million -- or roughly equal to the $17.4 million in losses the health system reported for the two previous quarters -- bringing total losses for the nine months to $35 million.
Allegheny General is also in the midst of negotiations with its 1,300 nurses, whose contract was set to expire at midnight.
www.post-gazette.com /localnews/20031014westpenn1014p3.asp   (690 words)

  
 Allegheny Technologies
His background, experience and knowledge of the company is of great value to Allegheny Teledyne as we continue to focus on our strategic growth objectives while maintaining a strong financial position," said Richard P. Simmons, Allegheny Teledyne's chairman, president and chief executive officer.
Allegheny Teledyne Incorporated is a diversified manufacturing company serving global markets with specialty metals, aerospace, electronic, industrial, and consumer products.
With talented people using innovative technologies and systems, Allegheny Teledyne's goal is to be the low cost, high quality supplier to global markets.
www.investquest.com /iq/a/ati/ne/news/altmurdybd.htm   (302 words)

  
 Allegheny: Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Totally surrounded by forest, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir are at the heart of one of the largest and most popular outdoor recreation complexes in the northeastern United States.
The majestic Allegheny National Forest sprawls over the four wild and beautiful counties of McKean, Warren, Elk and Forest.
Allegheny Arms and Armory Museum was created as a memorial to honor the men and women who have served this country.
www.goerie.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=ALLEGHENY09   (647 words)

  
 Allegheny Energy Attorney Lawyer Lawsuit
Allegheny Energy admitted that Global Energy Markets engaged in a significant amount of wash or round-trip energy trades with Enron, and perhaps others.
Allegheny Energy further admitted that the effect of those trades was to artificially inflate revenues, trading volumes and growth rate.
Allegheny Energy's September 25 admissions set in motion a chain of events leading the company's stock price to tumble from a high of $12.85 on September 25 to $3.80 on October 8, 2002.
www.lawcash.com /attorney/1923/allegheny-energy-lawsuit.asp   (579 words)

  
 Allegheny College: Off-Campus Studies
Allegheny students participating in Allegheny-sponsored study abroad programs may apply to the fund as a travel reimbursement award.
The income from this fund, established by William F. Tamplin '35 and Mary A. Miller Tamplin '35, is to be awarded to a rising junior or senior student involved in campus activities and with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better, to help defray the expenses of studying abroad.
Allegheny students participating in Allegheny-sponsored study abroad programs may apply to the fund by submitting a resume with their campus and community activities, a brief essay describing how the international experience would contribute to their personal and professional goals, and how they envision being an "Allegheny Ambassador" abroad.
allegheny.edu /accel/international/studies/application.php   (1183 words)

  
 Allegheny National Forest- Recreational Activities
A valid state registration for snowmobiles from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is needed to ride on Allegheny National Forest Trails.
Dirt bike operators on all Allegheny National Forest designated ATV or dirt bike trail, 8-15 years of age must be under the direct supervision of a person 18 years of age or older.
Operator safety training is recommended for all dirt bike operators 8-15 years of age for the operation of a dirt bike on the Allegheny national Forest designated ATV or dirt bike trails.
www.fs.fed.us /r9/forests/allegheny/recreation/snowmobile_trails   (866 words)

  
 Allegheny Plateau on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The E Allegheny Plateau, known as the Allegheny Mountains or the Alleghenies, has a steep eastward-facing escarpment often called the Allegheny Front (c.1,500-1,600 ft/460-490 m high) and is more rugged than the western portion.
From our magnificent mountain and wilderness regions to the Great Lakes, from the forests and highlands of the Allegheny plateau to wonderful urban waterfront parks, New York is endowed with an incredible diversity of...
Allegheny Getaway: So close, and yet so far away, Maryland's Deep Creek Lake offers a wonderful escape amid the Allegheny Mountains.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/A/AlleghP1lat.asp   (415 words)

  
 Allegheny Sports and Recreation
Oct 17 - GREENSBURG, Pa. — The Allegheny College men’s soccer team dropped to 6-5-3 overall with a loss today to the Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats (2-12-1).
Oct 15 - SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Allegheny College men’s soccer team moved to 4-1 in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) today with a 1-0 shutout win over the Wittenberg Tigers (6-5-3, 3-2 NCAC).
Oberlin got the 2-0 lead, and held on for the win, as the Gators dropped to 4-4-3 on the season and 2-1 in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC).
www.allegheny.edu /athletics/mensoccer/index.php   (213 words)

  
 Allegheny Regional Directions: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Allegheny Regional is approximately 1 mile north of Downtown Pittsburgh.
Situated in Allegheny Center in the Central North Side neighborhood, Allegheny Regional lies just behind Allegheny Center immediately beside the old Buhl Planetarium.
When you reach the East Commons continue around the Allegheny Center complex in the left lane to the West Commons side until you see signs to Carnegie Library.
www.clpgh.org /locations/allegheny/directions.html   (450 words)

  
 Allegheny River Background   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Allegheny River begins as a spring in a farmer's field off of State Route 49, a couple of miles east of the little town of Colesburg, Pennsylvania, and nine miles from Coudersport, Pennsylvania, in the upper Appalachian Mountains of northern Pennsylvania.
Following the American Revolution, the Allegheny carried an extensive downriver trade, especially timber from the northern forests.
However, lengthy quarrels about who should pay to raise the bridges, which were obstructing traffic on the Allegheny, delayed completion of the work until after the passage of legislation in 1917.
www.lrp.usace.army.mil /nav/arback.htm   (589 words)

  
 Welcome to Allegheny College
Allegheny is a unique place where students embrace the College's total educational experience.
Allegheny provides outstanding opportunities for students to grow in the true "liberal arts" tradition through its top-notch programs and activities.
I know of no other college that has the combination of academic challenge, caring support, and opportunity for participation that Allegheny has.
www.allegheny.edu   (190 words)

  
 On the Hill: Allegheny Alumni Newsletter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Allegheny College recently launched an initiative to post weekly “podcasts” on the school's web site, allowing anyone from curious alumni and prospective students to casual internet surfers to learn more about the college's offerings and current events.
In its 190th year, Allegheny is one of the oldest colleges in the country.
Allegheny's Arts and Environment Initiative was recognized as an outstanding program at the second annual Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards banquet held on May 26, 2005 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. Learn more...
onthehill.allegheny.edu   (1176 words)

  
 Department of Human Services - Allegheny County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services has gained national, state and local recognition as a model for the provision of human services.
The article reviews the successes of the Allegheny County Mental Health Court and how the associated services have reduced re-entry rates (recidivism) of defendants recovering from mental illness.
CNN Correspondant Beth Nissen examines the turn-around in Allegheny County's child welfare system since 1998; from being a "national disgrace" to being a "shining national model".
dhs.county.allegheny.pa.us /dhs/AboutDHS/media.htm   (458 words)

  
 Specialty Materials from Allegheny Technologies
Allegheny Technologies Announces Expansion of its Nickel-based Alloy and Specialty Alloy Capabilities
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) is one of the largest and most diversified specialty materials producers in the world with revenues of approximately $2.7 billion in 2004.
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated will provide live Internet listening access to its Q3 Earnings Conference Call.
www.alleghenytechnologies.com   (289 words)

  
 Welcome to Allegheny Plastics Inc.
Allegheny Plastics, Inc., is a manufacturer and service provider delivering three distinct product lines to a number of niche markets.
Allegheny Performance Plastics supplies precision injection molded parts of advanced materials to OEMs in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment industries.
Allegheny Process Equipment designs, manufactures, and installs equipment and systems used in surface treatment processes in the steel, wire, and automotive industries.
www.allegheny.com   (103 words)

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