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Reports on the distribution of a substantial study from Germany on deacidification techniques to the library community by the Commission on Preservation and Access. Details of the study; Description of why past methods of deacidification are not effective; Information on how to obtain the study.

Focuses on the Japanese pavilion at the Expo 2000 architectural exhibition in Hanover, Germany, designed by Shigeru Ban. Lattice of thin cardboard tubes lashed together with rope at their nodes; Stiffening provided by ladder-like timber trusses; Recyclability of all materials used; Use of a waterproof and fireproof transluscent paper to cover the roof.

The article is about the demand for funding for higher education nursing training and the further expansion of nursing degree programs. Various organizations such as the Association of Nursing Directors of University Hospitals and Medical Schools in Germany (VPU e. V.) and the German Nursing Council have published a joint position paper emphasizing the need for comprehensive higher education qualification for nursing professionals. The nursing degree program aims to modernize and make the qualification for nursing professionals contemporary and attractive. Additionally, the article provides information about a call for papers for a handbook on nursing didactics, as well as dates for various nursing congresses and events. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the plan of BASF to shut down the production of paper dyes at its plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, as part of its strategy to realign the paper chemicals division.

The article presents an interview with German chemist Peter Gölitz about his career as editor in chief of the German journal "Angewandte Chemie." Topics include how the process of his introduction of innovations to the journal started, his goals for the journal and how they changed over time and the biggest changes to science publishing in the past 30 years. Also mentioned are the changes in chemistry since the 1980s and his favorite paper published at Angewand during his tenure.

The article reports on the possible release of a 1.5 volts battery that is thinner than a millimeter and lighter than a gram by the end of 2009 in Germany. Researchers from the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Electronic Nano Systems (ENAS) in Chemnitz state that paper-thin battery can be produced cost-effectively using a printing process. Moreover, it mentions that the new type of battery is composed of different layers such as zinc anode and manganese cathode.

Reports that Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik has started up two paper chemicals plants at Ludwigshafen, Germany. Annual capacity of the plant.

Reports on the Germany daily newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung's quotations of Donald Duck in its arts supplement. Admission of two editors at the paper; Membership in a society called Donald; Promotion of the cartoon character and his utterances.

The article announces the plan of Plastic Logic to build the first commercial plant to manufacture flexible electronic display modules for take anywhere, read anywhere electronic reader products. The company has secured $100 million in equity finance for the plant, which will be built at Dresden, Germany. Key features of the facility are mentioned.

The article reports that the 5th International Fluid Power Conference will take place from March 20-22, 2006 in Aachen, Germany. One of the world's largest scientific conferences in fluid power, it serves as an ideal platform for users, manufacturers, and scientists. A workshop on the first day will provide a basis for fundamentals and interactive demonstrations. The two conference days will cover a wide variety of application-oriented topics in two parallel sessions. An excursion during the final two days will visit Bosch Rexroth AG and Hydac International GmbH.

Reports the possible impact of the proposed chemicals policy by the European Commission on the gross domestic product of Germany, based on a study conducted by A.D. Little (ADL). Reliability of the study by ADL; Background on the study.

Information about several papers discussed at a refractory workshop held at the headquarters of MöIIer GmbH & Co. in Lemgo, Germany on May 11, 2012, sponsored by Schwab GmbH is presented. Topics include co-current/counter-current regenerative kilns, current business and development schemes, and refractory installation for kiln plants. The workshop featured representatives from German lime industry and kiln manufacturer including A. Hentschel, G. Prinz, and P. Wasner.

At the insistence of the German Federal Department for Re-search and Technology and the Department of Transportation the German Federal Railway (later German Rail) - for quite a long time together with various other companies - supervised between 1982 and 2008 the development and the testing of the German magnetic levitation system. For this purpose the "Versuchs- und Planungsgesellschaft fur Magnetbahnsysteme" (MVP) was created. The mission contained operations of the test facilities at the Emsland, proving and evaluab'on of the various test rides, studies for fields of application for the sys-tem in Germany or other countries, and preparatory work for a national implementation of the system. The paper presents an historical overview of the activities of this company in the area of conflict between the priorities of Federal Departments, industry and the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Between 2006 and 2011 the DB ProjektBau GmbH, Berlin, has modernized the railway line Berlin-Cottbus in two stages for a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Concrete sleepers with under sleeper pads from RAIL.ONE GmbH, Neumarkt, were largely used to achieve a good vibration protection, reduced ballast forces and longer life of the track. The under sleeper pads type SLN 1510 G DB were manufactured by Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH, München, from highly elasticated Sylodyn® polyurethane material. In the paper presented development and modernization of the line as well as the production process and the mounting of the sleepers with under sleeper pads are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lofty equipment aspirations and base financial reality will confront some of Europe's main defense players with critical choices over the coming months. Following in the wake of Germany's budgetary woes, Great Britain and Italy are now struggling with defense-expenditure dilemmas. Rome is being forced to curtail and delay acquisition programs, while in London, England, the ministry is grappling with both short-and long-term financial difficulties. In Great Britain, the government is trying to paper over a short-term defense funding problem, while the Defense Ministry faces considerable difficulty resolving a mismatch between available resources and requirements in its medium-to-long-term equipment program.

The article describes the architectural design of the Philharmonie music hall in Berlin, Germany. The project was designed by architect Hans Scharoun. The paper provides relevant photographs, architectural drawings, floor plans and architectural renderings. It also describes the materials used in the project.

The article describes the architectural design of the passenger terminal in Hamburg, German. The project was designed by architectural firm Von Gerkan, Marg and Partner. The paper provides relevant photographs, architectural drawings, floor plans and architectural renderings. It also describes the materials used in the project.

The article focuses on the Flats apartment buildings in Berlin, Germany designed by Peter Cook and Christine Hawley. The building has a strong urban content. The apartment is light and vigorous yet very much in the city's tradition with its winter garden decorating the building's main elevation. The paper provides relevant photographs, architectural drawings and floor plans.

The article describes the architectural design of the flats or apartment housing project in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The project was designed by architect Hans Scharoun. The paper provides relevant photographs, architectural drawings, floor plans and architectural renderings. The author also comments on the design philosophy of Scharoun.

The article describes the architectural design of the row housing project in Darmstadt, Germany. The project was designed by architect Rudiger Kramm. The paper provides relevant photographs, architectural drawings, floor plans and architectural renderings. The author also comments on the design philosophy of Kramm.

The article discusses the plan of architects Peter Cook and Christine Hawley to build a museum to show stained glass in Langen, Germany. This plan is part of the desire of the two architects to provide answers to those would accuse them of producing paper architecture. This planned museum from Cook and Hawley is unique and exciting than a museum devoted to stained glass.

The article discusses strategic planning in Germany for its space exploration program. Brigadier General Thomas Reiter of Germany's aerospace center DLR is cited regarding the likelihood that the country's space plan will include an optical imaging satellite system. White papers will be issued to describe the details of Germany's space plans regarding space radar, satellite communications, environmental monitoring, and space exploration.

Focuses on Japanese architect Shigeru Ban's projects which highlight the use of cardboard tubes as building material. Sculpture garden at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City; Japan Pavilion at the International Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany.

The article offers information on ORGATEC 2014, the leading international trade fair for Modern Office & Facility, which will be held on October 21-25 in Cologne, Germany.

Information about several papers discussed during the CTT Innovative Automotive Transmission symposium held in Berlin, Germany in December 2008 is presented. It is attended by more than 1,000 transmission experts worldwide to exchange ideas, discuss trends and present developments. It also featured the electrification of powertrains.

Information about several papers discussed at the thermo electric conference organized by IAV Automotive Engineering Inc. in Berlin, Germany in 2008 is presented. The event has featured several researchers, automotive engineers and physicians including Johannes Liebl, Andreas Eder and Thomas Breitling. The conference discussed the effective ways of how to develop specific technology for automotive industry enhancement.

Information about the various conferences of the European Microwave Week (EuMW), held in October 2007 in Munich, Germany is presented. The European Microwave Conference (EuMIC) featured 66 regular oral sessions. The 10th European Conference on Wireless Technology was a forum concerning wireless technology. The 2007 European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference had 100 technical papers that spanned more than 20 sessions.

Reports on the German Association of Biotechnology Industries' (DIB) release of the lobby position paper they will be presenting at the German government's 2002 legislative session. Development of a national biotechnology strategy to cement Germany's leading position in Europe; Percentage of German biotechnology firms that are focused on the field of therapeutics.

The article describes the architectural design of an apartment housing in Fellbach, Germany designed by architects Fritz and Elisabeth Barth and Philipp Janak. The paper provides relevant photographs, architectural drawings, floor plans and architectural renderings of the project. The materials used in the building are also discussed.

The article describes the architectural design of the housing project in Stresemannstrasse in Kreuzberg in Kreuzberg, Germany. The project was designed by architect Zaha Hadid. The paper provides relevant photographs, architectural drawings, floor plans and architectural renderings. The design philosophy of Hadid are also discussed.

The article offers information on the papers discussed during the France and Germany Defence Ministers meeting in Le Castellet, France on July 24, 2009. The discussion includes the EADS welcoming of statements that the A400 is still their preferred choice for future air transport. Furthermore, it announces on the agreement to enter into detailed negotiations with Airbus Militar Sociedad Limitada (AMSL) for the next 6 months

The author talks about the top five free promotional materials that companies have given away in trade shows. It says that in one trade show, visitors has to come early just to get their hands on free footballs. According to the author, one company has given away water that came from the Hahnemühle paper printing works at Soling, Germany.

The article reports on the decision of Tronox to retain its titanium dioxide (TiO2) sulfate-process plant in Uerdingen, Germany. The company first said that the plant does not fit its strategy of focusing on its chloride-process TiO2 business. It is said that the plant produces high-purity, high-quality TiO2 for specialty markets, including paper laminate applications. The company consulted with investment banking firm Robert W. Baird & Co on how it can optimize the value of the plant.

Information about the European Ceramic Society's 10th International Conference & Exhibition in Berlin, Germany from June 17-21, 2007 is presented. M. Singh was given an International Award for his contribution in science and technology of engineering ceramics. Stuart Hampshire was honored with Stuijts Award for his contributions in ceramics. There are 51 papers presented by the Americans, most of them are members of ACerS.

The article discusses the architectural shortcomings found in the ES3B e-voting systems used in most of Netherlands and in parts of Germany and France. A team of Dutch researchers belonging to an Amsterdam-based group advocating against the use of e-voting systems claimed to have found several security flaws in machines used in the elections. The group has also called for a return to paper ballots. The alleged security shortcomings were reported in details on the Web site of an organization called Wij Vertrouwen Stemcomputers Niet.

Highlights the 13th International Sealing Conference at the University of Stuttgart in Germany. Sponsor of the congress; Theme; Call for papers to be presented in the conference.

Offers library news for April 1, 2002. Exhibition of a globe, which once stood in Adolf Hitler's office, at the Bavarian State Library in Munich, Germany; Purchase by the National Library in Oslo of a collection of papers found at the home of Nobel Prize winning Norwegian novelist Knut Hamsun; Completed project of German researchers who were microfilming endangered Buddhist manuscripts housed in remote monasteries and private homes in the Dolpo and Mustang regions of Nepal.

Highlights comments made by Mannesmann Arcor AG & Co. chairman Harald Stoeber at the 2001 CeBit trade fair on the challenges facing the company in filling customer orders for integrated services digital network lines where rival incumbent Deutsche Telekom AG supplies the local loop portion in Germany. Long waiting time for interconnect services; Error-prone paper transactions.

This article reports on the state of the newspaper media market in Germany as Dow Jones & Co. helped relaunch the Handelsblatt newspaper in October 1999. The move continues a wide-ranging collaboration between the U.S. publisher of The Wall Street Journal Europe and the owner of Handelsblatt, Munich-based von Holzbrinck group. Dow Jones and von Holzbrinck own shares in each others' papers and cooperate on the editorial and ad sales fronts. Propelling the surge of foreign interest in Germany's media business is the country's high newspaper readership. According to newspaper circulation figures published by the Financial Times, up to 31 million copies are sold daily. Nearly 80% of Germans aged 14 years and older read at least one daily. The popularity of the Internet in Germany is also raising the competitive stakes.

Reports on the public dispute between India's Dalmia Group and German privatization agency Treuhandanstalt involving two fibermaker and a pulp and paper operation acquired by the Indian firm since 1991. Raw material and utility creditors sequestration order on the fiber business; Dalmia chairman Sanjay Dalmia on the sequestration; Start of bancruptcy procedures against Thuringische Faser Schwarza (TFS).

Focuses on a policy paper published by the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association that echoes the worries of Germany and other European producers. Worries of manufacturers in research and development issues; Focus of Germany's technological strengths; How Germany reverse the problems of their manufacturers.