Getting Even

Article Abstract:

Small businesses which are cited by state agencies for violations and brought into court often elect just to pay the fine rather than fight the case, since fighting could involve costly legal fees. But now many states have enacted equal access to justice statutes which allow small businesses to recover their court costs and legal fees from the state, if the business wins in court. Even though many states have these laws, and many more may enact them in the future, the problem is getting the word out to small businesses. Illinois, which has had this law on its book since 1977, has yet to see one business take advantage of it.

Laws, regulations and rules, Small business, State government

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CADD-integrated cost estimation

Article Abstract:

Timberline Software and ASG have developed software programs which facilitatecost estimating procedures for construction projects. The Precision Estimating System and ASG Estimator both work with ASG's design modules through the Data Link interface. The programs connect CADD drawings to cost databases which giveout the required costs regarding any aspect of the design. The ASG Estimator provides architects with quick cost estimates for preliminary designs while Timberline's software provides more detailed estimates on final drawings.

Prepackaged software, Evaluation, Computer software industry, Software industry, Economic aspects, Product information, Architectural design, Cost (Economics), Costs (Economics), Timberline Software Corp., ASG (San Rafael, California)

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Old planes = bad planes?

Article Abstract:

The Commercial Aviation Safety Strategy Team, a government safety group, reports the domestic crash rate for newer Boeing 727s was higher than for older ones. The worldwide rate increases three to four times after 30,000 takeoff/landing cycles. This is attributed to high US training and maintenance standards.

Statistics, Airplanes, Aircraft accidents, Boeing 727 (Aircraft)

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