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Today is America Recycles Day, an event aimed at having individuals and organizations focus on their recycling actions.

For several decades, facility professionals have been told that technology will signal the dawning of a new age of efficiency and productivity. But anyone who has lost a presentation, a spreadsheet, a report, or an essential database due to a virus, worm, or other computer glitch would argue to the contrary...BIG time.

Virco, a DKI member company, and HON are involved in popular "Makeover" television shows this fall.

The lack of information sharing prior to 9/11 surprised and shocked many Americans. As the events of that day unfolded, and the subsequent investigations into the whys and hows revealed weaknesses, the nation quickly learned that information sharing systems were not where they needed to be.

This Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform is aimed at enabling data center managers to make smarter decisions about efficiency, availability, and capacity.

According to the BLS, the number of reported nonfatal occupational injury and illness cases that required days away from work to recuperate decreased by 9% in 2009 for private industry, state, and local government. (Note, this number reflects a decrease in construction and overall employment.)

Since Fall 2009, Elizabethtown College has been using a food waste treatment strategy that saves water and reduces waste hauling costs.

These employee garments from American Safety Vest increase the visibility of the wearer.

The affiliation agreement is the result of several months of discussions and exchange of information and ideas between both associations.

The National Institute of Building Sciences is seeking qualified scientific and technical professionals from the public, private, and academic sectors to serve on Scientific Resolution Panels (SRPs).

Allsteel; Henricksen, an Allsteel dealer; and Corporate Installations recently hosted Zerolandfill Minneapolis to divert items from landfills.

One member will receive the Bernard H. Falk Award, and five others NEMA's Kite and Key Award.

System Sensor has developed an online tool to help building professionals stay current on codes and legislation related to carbon monoxide detectors.

Building officials from across the nation voted to support gains in the energy efficiency of building energy codes at the Final Action Hearings for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

The Crowne Plaza Times Square hotel recouped more than 25% of its investment in a lighting upgrade.

Today's Facility Manager is launching a new concept with its year end issue. For the first time, the magazine will devote a significant portion of its editorial content to exploring products and services that specifically address the challenges faced by facility management (FM) professionals.

Nearly all the company's wood furniture product lines now feature its water based finish, which contributes to healthy IAQ.

Through a funding contract with the Department of Energy, copies of the I-P edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, are being offered as a free downloadable PDF as of October 22, 2010.

The manufacturer and installer of flooring systems presented a $20,000 check to the Foundation in September.

TFM Columnist Jim Elledge walks professionals through the distinctions that define these two very different management functions.