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This article discusses the importance of mechanized cleaning technologies in maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in various facilities. It highlights the changing expectations and attitudes towards cleanliness, with 85% of consumers considering visible clean to be critically important. The article emphasizes that mechanized cleaning equipment not only ensures effective cleaning but also drives operational and labor efficiencies. It mentions the affordability and ease of implementation of modernized floor cleaning technologies, such as automatic scrubbers and robotic floor cleaners. The article also promotes a white paper that provides education on the rising pressures driving the adoption of mechanized floor cleaning and offers tips for choosing the right equipment. [Extracted from the article]

A transformation is brewing on business jet and airline flight decks as approach procedures, airport diagrams, charts and maps morph into electronic versions on a variety of displays. Jeppesen & Co. GmbH, the dominant supplier of data on paper products such as instrument approach plates, airport diagrams and other charts is facilitating the digital transition for its customers. One organization that has been pioneering some of the early applications in business aviation is Montreal-based CMC Electronics Inc.

Canada's long-delayed defense white paper is due for release in June. It will call for a more active military role and a maritime strategy reliant on ten new nuclear-powered attack submarines and six more Lockheed P-3C antisubmarine patrol aircraft. The white paper will also direct upgrading of military transport aircraft. It is the first white paper issued since 1971.

B Approximately 73% of people say they feel more unsafe using facilities with unhygienic public restrooms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. b By leveraging Tork and OMNIA Partners, which is available through your favorite distributor's cooperative contract, there is a simple solution: changing out jet air dryers for paper towels. Facility managers today are faced with the dual challenges of reducing the risk of pathogen transmission and meeting the heightened expectations of an increasingly hygiene-conscious public. Cleaning and hand hygiene solutions are available through OMNIA Partners by leveraging your favorite distributor's cooperative contract. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents information on the requirements of a veterinary feed di­rective (VFD) paper as per the regulations of the Food and Drug Ad­ministration (FDA) for medicated feeds. Topics including measurement of veterinarian feed, the duration of dosage, and feed medication practices, are also discussed.

Reports on the scheduled paper airplane contest, challenging US professional aircraft designers initiated by Bo `Bills' Rutherford, a nine-year-old student from Thousand Oaks, California. Competition hosted by McDonnell Douglas.

The article discusses a defense white paper released by Australia to enhance its defense capabilities in areas such as intelligence, surveillance, cyber defense and weapons. Topics include plan of government of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to raise defense spending; its decision to help the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region; decision to buy Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft; and its plans to increase the number of submarines and acquire electronic warfare aircraft for support jamming capability.

States that the correct date for `The World's Greatest Paper Airplane Contest' is September 9, 1995.

Presents the electronic data interchange (EDI) consolidated service invoice as a solution to the invoicing and collections process. Advantages of the electronic consolidated service invoice; Possible configurations for financial e-commerce in the wireless industry; Other e-commerce solutions. INSETS: Electronic invoicing benefits;Beyond paper.

The article reports on the success of the Twin Lakes Environmental Services LLC at Rockwell City, Iowa. The company has been focusing on the development of manure management plans and comprehensive nutrient management. It notes that the company has been thriving because it recognizes the fundamental need of its clients by realizing that one of the hardest part of operation for pork producers is the record keeping of manure, says company consultant Mike Sexton.

The article discusses the introduction of a new online tool by the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) to assist farmers with loan applications. The tool aims to streamline and automate the lending process, providing guidance on USDA's lending programs. Additionally, the FSA has launched other initiatives to improve the loan application process, including online repayment options and a simplified paper application. The FSA is working to ensure equal access to programs and services, particularly for underserved customers, by providing personalized support through initiatives like the Loan Assistance Tool. INSET: Additional initiatives by USDA. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on how providers can improve the process of providing network management services. Steps in the service provisioning process that must automated; Benefits of automatic provisioning; Critical success factors that must be achieved.

Offers a look at the factors that keep people from using the electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP). Issues faced by telecommunication billing departments; Purpose of some companies for not implementing EBPP; Methods used by telecommunication companies engaged in EBPP; Features of the Interact portal of MCI WorldCom.

This article presents a call for papers for student essays from experienced aerospace engineering students for Aviation Week. The contest is sponsored by Usaire, an association of U.S. and European aerospace, defense, and high-tech companies.

Deals with the efforts of wireless communication companies to promote the use of electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) for account management among businesses in the United States. Initiatives of AT&T Wireless; Problems faced by carriers in their efforts; Companies that are promoting EBPP. INSETS: Billing Preferences;The Price of Paper.

The article discusses the e-freight initiative of airlines that would speed up paperwork of air transportation of goods. Five airlines are working with freight forwarders on the initiative. The International Air Transport Association says the airline industry can save $1.2 billion a year by getting rid of paper processes. The industry would use electronic data processing to fast track its services.

Examines Boeing Co.'s C-17 Globemaster program, which uses the Shopfloor 2000 by Telecom Solutions Inc. The advantages of the program which provides on-line work instructions, work dispatch, quality assurance and manufacturing process definition in a mutimedia format; Cost savings; Advantages.

Gives details of the impact of reconnaissance satellites based on the information supplied by the National Intelligence Estimates (NIEs) released by the Central Intelligence Agency. Problems in consensus on the NIEs by former intelligence and White House officials disclosed at the conference sponsored by the CIA and Harvard University.

The article focuses on the survey by the "Government Product News" periodical on 500 procurement professionals from the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP) in Herndon, Virginia, which shows that public purchasers still prefer paper than software in managing their operations.

The FAA is preparing a paper to clarify federal policy concerning airport access, and to reduce the variety of regulations that apply. This `Notice of Proposed Policy Regarding Airport Access and Capacity' is expected to become final next year. Paper; Concerns.

Reports on AlliedSignal Technical Services Corp.'s conversion of paper-based documents to electronic format at the United States Air Force Space Command's worldwide Satellite Control Network at Schriever AFB, Colorado. Conversion at the computer-aided design and manufacturing level; Estimated cost of the conversion process.

Reports on the objectives of the French government defense white paper. Call for a stronger Western European Union; Scenarios for the determination of the long-term role and size of French military forces; Operational priorities; Recommendations on a revised aerospace and armament industrial policy.

Summarizes an Air Force paper detailing the service's arguments for continuing the B-2 program, including the need for a stealth fleet to maintain the nuclear Triad concept after the year 2000. Recent global events and defense implications; B-2'scharacteristics; Triad concept.

Reports that Canada's new defense budget for fiscal 1990 cancels or reduces most of the defense buildup called for in the government's 1987 White Paper on military strategy and spending. Programs eliminated; Additional cuts and delays; Reactions.

The article reports that the release of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) has been delayed due to incomplete engineering documentation from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Aircraft. The company is working with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) in order to satisfy requirements for manufacturing certification, according to Mitsubishi Aircraft president Hirofumi Takahashi. The article also examines the development of the aircraft and testing of engines.

The article focuses on the response of the U.S. Congress to a leaked report on undercover testing by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) which revealed that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners failed to spot bomb-making materials hidden in carry-on luggage at 21 airports in the U.S. Edmund Hawley, head of TSA, says there is no reason to be alarmed and he is taking a long view of the situation. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, wrote House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King, urging him to hold the hearing following news reports of the GAO tests. The House Homeland Security Committee has approved legislation to reform TSA. Among its provisions is one that would require TSA to focus its resources on the areas of highest risk of potential terrorist attack.

Focuses on the lightweight waveguide lens antenna, fabricated from thin, metallized polymer sheets, folded for transit. Advantage of the antennas; Use of peripheral frame; Limitation of the antenna.

Investigates the trade off of unapproved Airbus A300B spare parts by the Panviation to the distributors in the United States. Components of the aircraft; Legality and documents of the suspected parts.

Reports that JetBlue Airways Corp.'s Airbus A320 pilots use laptops in the cockpit. Use of electronic manuals and aeronautical charts; Testing of pilots' laptop skills during hiring and training.

A list of exhibitors for the 55th Mid-South Farm & Gin Show at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee on March 2-3, 2007 is presented. Included in the list are A to Z Paper & Chemical company, A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc., AgRennaissance Software LLC, and Capital Agricultural Property Services Inc.

Reports that officials at Russia's Ilyushin Aircraft Building Complex is expecting to receive certification from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Il-96T freighter. Significance of the certification the company's Il-96M/T's export prospects and overall program success; Features of the jet's passenger version.

Announces that Boeing company is offering the services of its two state-of-the art large blueprint Scan Centers to outside users, including the general aviation industry. Information on the company's facilities in Kansas and Washington; Statement from Anthony Valentine, business development manager for Boeing Technology Services.

Focuses on the efforts of Boeing to test the Portable Document Query System, to log maintenance on airplanes. Testing for use on a Boeing transport; Comments of John J. Gibson, director of technical publications for Boeing.

Reports the US Federal Aviation Administration approval given to the Pratt & Whitney PT6D-114 airplane engine. Use by the Soloy Corp. of Olympia, Washington; Modifications to the Cessna 208B by Soloy.

Reports on Cessna Aircraft's receipt of full Federal Aviation Administration certification of its Citation 10 business jet. Completion of final reliability and function tests in May 1996 of the Mach 0.92 aircraft; Maximum takeoff weight.

Reports on the main agenda to be taken up at the World Radio Conference to be held in Geneva. Complaint against International communications satellite operators for non-prevention in radio interference between spacecraft; Related details.

Reports on the efforts of President Bill Clinton's administration to modernize and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. Public cynicism; Release of the `Reinventing the Government' study led by Vice President Al Gore; Hopes to slash government regulation by 50 percent; List of recommendations; Fiscal initiatives to put the government on biennial budget.

States that NASA chief Daniel S. Goldin hopes to wield his sword against contract paperwork and is requesting comments on a proposal to streamline procedures on contracts of $25,000 to $2.5 million, which account for 80 percent of NASA's procurements. Comments from Goldin.

Announces the Commerce Dept. will unveil this week a road map for a government/industry effort to expand the use of digital data in order to cut costs. Linchpin of the US effort is the Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistics Support program that will use the emerging international product data exchange standard, STEP, as the standard.

Considers three search warrant affidavits and one indictment which were obtained by `Aviation Week & Space Technology' relating to counterfeit aviation parts. The affidavits relate to suspicions of wrongdoing and are not formal charges. Falsification of test data by Air Industries Corp. (Garden Grove, Calif.); Search warrant for Space Craft Inc. (Wheatland, Tex.); Search for stolen property at Coast to Coast Air Inc. (Winston Salem, N.C.); Indictment against Steven D. Nilsen of Clinton, Conn.

The article discusses the importance of digital permitting in promoting sustainable growth and community development. It highlights the challenges of traditional paper-based permitting processes, such as delays and frustration for residents and businesses. The city of Rexburg, Idaho, is presented as an example of a municipality that has successfully transitioned to digital permitting using Trimble Cityworks, a GIS-centric solution. The article emphasizes the benefits of digital permitting, including transparency, efficiency, and improved communication between the city and its residents. It also mentions the integration of other digital solutions, such as Avolve Software's DigEplan, for plan review and inspection processes. The use of GIS technology is highlighted as a valuable tool for analyzing location-based data and making informed decisions. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of modernizing permitting processes to enhance economic development, community engagement, and public trust. [Extracted from the article]

Government agencies are increasingly adopting eSignature solutions to replace paper-based signing and digitize agreements and contracts. However, many eSignature solutions lack the necessary identity assurance capabilities to ensure the legitimacy of agreements, putting government data at risk. When choosing an eSignature solution, government agencies should prioritize security and compliance, looking for solutions that have FedRAMP certification, end-to-end security measures, support for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and Common Access Cards (CAC), and seamless integrations with existing technology. These considerations are crucial as eSignature solutions become a standardized part of government workflows. [Extracted from the article]

State and local governments are facing the need to modernize and digitize their revenue collection processes. Traditional methods involving manual processing and paper-based systems are becoming inefficient and costly. Automated payment processing technologies in online payment portals offer a solution to these challenges. They improve efficiency, enhance public trust, free up resources, and provide a user-friendly experience. These technologies work through intuitive user interfaces, secure payment gateways, integration with government databases, and advanced security measures. They can manage various sources of revenue, such as parking tickets, speeding fines, utility bills, business licenses, and court fees. Adopting automated payment processing technologies leads to increased collection rates, cost savings, transparency, accountability, and convenience for citizens. It is crucial for state and local governments to prioritize the modernization of their revenue collection processes to meet the needs of their citizens in an increasingly digital world. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the author's views about the mess that is created at his workplace due to papers. Something in me rebels against a pristine surface with every paper clip, piece of paper and pencil placed precisely where one can find it. I will admit that the stacks of correspondence, jumble of business cards and scramble of ballpoint pens and pencils create moments of near panic when a note I desperately need for a story that is due two hours ago fails to materialize with my initial thrashing around among the detritus of weeks of accumulating. I have organizational boxes to clean up the mess, but that has not been of any help to me.

This article focuses on The Paper Calculator, which was developed by Environmental Defense to provide information about the amounts of energy and wood used to make different types of paper. Users can see how using less paper or changing paper specifications can reduce environmental effects. The calculator also helps users measure and communicate the environmental benefits of their paper choices.