Let It Snow: Standards Assure Safe Snow Removal amidst Stormy Forecasts
New York February 9, 2010
With the tremendous snowfall that hit the Mid-Atlantic and forecasts for continuing storms in the coming days, Americans are doing their best to deal with the after-effects of a huge storm. Fortunately, standards support safe and effective methods of snow removal, assuring that driveways and streets will soon be cleared for use.
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ANSI Issues First Set of Accreditations Under New Program for Education and Training Certificates
New York February 8, 2010
ANSI is pleased to announce the five certificate-issuing organizations that have been accredited under the Institute’s pilot Certificate Accreditation Program.
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Did You Know?
New York February 5, 2010
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: UL offers Super Bowl safety tips; TIA webinar to examine smart devices and mobile growth; ISO Focus+ magazine highlights the human aspect of standardization; New NIST clock is world's most precise; Belron Technical applies for accreditation as ANSI accredited standards developer; and NSF International applies for accreditation for proposed U.S. TAG on traditional Chinese medicine.
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ANSI Pilot Certificate Accreditation Program a Success, Say Program Applicants and Assessors
Program applicants agree that participating in the ANSI accreditation process has helped them to improve their certificate program
New York February 5, 2010
ANSI is pleased to announce the results of a validation meeting held on January 14, 2010, to evaluate the Institute’s pilot Certificate Accreditation Program and to further validate the American National Standard upon which it is based.
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Standards Score a Touchdown for Super Bowl Sunday
New York February 4, 2010
This Sunday the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints will face off in Super Bowl XLIV. The pinnacle of the football season in the U.S., the Super Bowl brings together tens of thousands of fans in person and millions more through television broadcasts. Thanks to standards, the famed game and its accompanying parties will be a hit, from the first kickoff to the final field goal.
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ANSI Federation Welcomed 114 New Members in 2009
New York February 3, 2010
The American National Standards Institute proudly welcomed 114 new members into its Federation in 2009.
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ANSI Seeks Comments on Proposal for ISO Technical Activity on Biogas
New York February 2, 2010
The Standardization Administration of China has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization for a new field of technical activity on biogas. As the U.S. member body to ISO, ANSI invites all interested stakeholders to submit comments on the proposal by April 29, 2010.
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Keep on Ticking: Tips for Health during American Heart Month
Standards promote healthy hearts through nutrition, exercise
New York February 1, 2010
February is American Heart Month, an initiative of the American Heart Association to raise funds for research and education and pass along information about heart disease and stroke. Many American National Standards and International Standards alike support AHA recommendations for a healthy lifestyle that reduces the risk of a heart attack.
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ANSI Announces 2010 Forum and Committee Leadership
New York January 29, 2010
ANSI has announced leadership of its member forums, policy committees, and program oversight committees for 2010.
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People on the Move
New York January 29, 2010
People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. In this issue: Xu Dongmei and Steve Harris.
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