August 11, 2008
What’s New?
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HEADLINES
A summary of this issue’s top stories…
MPEG Standards Work Wins Emmy (August 11, 2008)
The Joint Video Team Standards Committee – comprised of members from the International Organization for Standardization, the International Electrotechnical Commission and the International Telecommunication Union – has been chosen to receive an Emmy Award for its work on the High Profile capability for MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding, also known as H.264.
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Standards Help to Make Olympics Opening Ceremony Unforgettable (August 8, 2008)
At the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, fans from across the globe gathered in the Beijing National Stadium to celebrate the start of the Games – and standards made the opening ceremony a safe and memorable occasion for all.
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Money Makes the World Go Around: ISO Publishes New Edition of Currency Codes Standard (August 7, 2008)
Ever traded USD for EUR, GBP, or JPY? Banking, commerce, and trade transactions rely on these familiar three-letter currency codes, which are defined in a newly revised standard from the International Organization for Standardization.
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Coffee Talk: Standards Deliver Superior Brew (August 6, 2008)
Coffee is a critical component of the morning routine for more than fifty percent of Americans. From high-tech, automated appliances to drip coffee makers, standards help to keep coffee delicious and safe for people to enjoy worldwide.
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Platinum Measures Up: IEC Revises Standard on Thermometers and Sensors (August 5, 2008)
The International Electrotechnical Commission has published the second edition of its standard on industrial platinum resistance thermometers and platinum temperature sensors.
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Did You Know?
Did You Know? offers a quick look at the broad scope of activities underway within the ANSI Federation, highlighting the people and initiatives making waves in standardization. In this issue: Senator Lieberman commends start of private sector preparedness program, ISO develops standard on water safety warnings, ASHRAE issues guidelines for HVAC&R systems and assemblies, new Pennsylvania law requires cigarettes to meet ASTM standard, NEMA publishes new standard, and NIST issues updated guide on information security.
PUBLIC POLICY
Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards and Trade Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, July 26 – August 9, 2008
National Cooperative Research and Production Act Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, July 26 – August 8, 2008
PUBLICATIONS
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Standards Action – August 8, 2008
The latest issue of ANSI’s key public review vehicle.
2006-2007 Annual Report
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CALENDAR
Please check the Events Section of ANSI Online regularly for updated and new event information.
World Standards Week 2008
Bethesda, Maryland
October 20–23, 2008
U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day 2008
Intelligent and Sustainable Buildings
Washington, DC
October 23, 2008
TRAINING
It’s always a good time to learn more…
For a complete list of ANSI’s upcoming Education and Training Courses, please see the Schedule of Upcoming Open Sessions.
Don’t forget to check out our special course on strategic standardization management at the SES Annual Conference in San Diego on August 21, 2008.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Openings are frequently available in ANSI’s New York and Washington, DC, offices. For more information or to submit your qualifications, visit the Career Opportunities Section of ANSI Online.
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