Welcome to the first phase of LOUIS – the Library Of Unified Information Sources.
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Our ultimate goal is to create a comprehensive, completely indexed and cross-referenced depository of federal documents from the executive and legislative branches of government.
An unnamed buyer at the Paris air show has placed an order for an Airbus A380 superjumbo to use as a private jet.
The 47th Paris air show which opens on Monday is the world’s largest. Here are some details about the event.
The Paris Air Show and the Farnborough Air Show in London alternate each year as the aviation industry’s main event. This year, it’s Paris.
Plagued by problems and delays, the A350 widebody is trailing its more fuel-efficient rival, Boeing’s Dreamliner.
Boeing has a commanding lead in the market segment with 629 firm sales for its 787 from 45 airlines and leasing companies. But Airbus is expected to narrow that gap and has commitments for 167 of its redesigned A350XWB.
Airbus lands big orders as Paris Air Show opens
The following American companies are exhibiting at the show.
This not-so-subtle reminder reads correctly when seen through a rearview mirror (see above), making slower drivers in front of you more aware of the need to leave the Left Lane open to faster moving traffic.
I think this would have the same effect as the “Please give me a ticket” windshield decal.
A new Web-enhanced version of the most commonly used climate modeling system will allow many more scientists – and even curious students – to test theories about the planet’s climate.
A rephotographic survey of the American West.
abject: utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched: abject poverty.
EPA has changed the way it estimates MPG.
Starting in model year 2008, estimates will reflect the effects of
* Faster Speeds & Acceleration
* Air Conditioner Use
* Colder Outside Temperatures
Examples:
2001 Chevrolet Impala with 3.8 V6 goes from 20/30 to 17/28.
2007 Toyota Corolla with automatic goes from 30/38 to 26/35
Hybrid car economics will face a new road test.
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Now, after more than 20 years of producing mileage estimates that were far above what most drivers experienced, the EPA has added new testing procedures that more closely match what the average driver will experience.
