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MATERIALS SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM

SPEAKER: Dr. Susan Coppersmith

University of Wisconsin

TITLE: Comparing Classical and Quantum Complex Systems

DATE: Thursday, June 9, 2005

TIME: 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Building 212, Room A157

HOST: Wai Kwok

Refreshments will be served at 10:45 a.m.

Abstract: Are there fundamental differences between quantum and
classical

complex systems? Investigating this question is hard for the same reason

that qualitatively new phenomena could emerge in quantum systems \--

specifying a system of N degrees of freedom classically can be done
using a

number of variables linear in N, while quantum mechanically the number
of

variables grows exponentially with N.

The talk will discuss different approaches to the problem. The first,

long-term, approach is to build a silicon-based quantum dot quantum

computer. The shorter term strategy is to do calculations using
classical

computers. I will discuss renormalization group calculations for a
Quantum

spin glass with long range interactions in three dimensions, and
numerically

exact calculations for the dynamics of a quantum spin glass with nearest

neighbor interactions in two dimensions.
**[The Cigarette Dependence Scale, 5-item short version (CDS-5),
English-language version]{.underline}**

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  Questions                         Response options      Recoding

  1.Please rate your addiction to   \_\_\_ Addiction      0-20 = 1\
  cigarettes on a scale of 0 to                           21-40 = 2\
  100:\                                                   41-60 = 3\
  - I am NOT addicted to cigarettes                       61-80 = 4\
  at all = 0\                                             81-100 = 5
  - I am extremely addicted to                            
  cigarettes = 100                                        

  2.On average, how many cigarettes \_\_\_ Cigarettes /   0-5 = 1\
  do you smoke per day?             day                   6-10 = 2\
                                                          11-20 = 3\
                                                          21-29 = 4\
                                                          30+ = 5

  3.Usually, how soon after waking  \_\_\_ Minutes        0-5 = 5\
  up do you smoke your first                              6-15 = 4\
  cigarette?                                              16-30 = 3\
                                                          31-60 = 2\
                                                          61+ = 1

  4.For you, quitting smoking for   Impossible = 5\       No recoding
  good would be:                    Very difficult = 4\   
                                    Fairly difficult = 3\ 
                                    Fairly easy = 2\      
                                    Very easy = 1         

  *Please indicate whether you                            
  agree with the following                                
  statement:*                                             

  5.After a few hours without       Totally disagree = 1\ 
  smoking, I feel an irresistible   Somewhat disagree =   
  urge to smoke                     2\                    
                                    Neither agree nor     
                                    disagree= 3\          
                                    Somewhat agree = 4\   
                                    Fully agree = 5       
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**2008 VHA National Exercise**

**Daily Activity Schedule**

**Wednesday, June 25th**

**Hours of Play:**

Master Control Cell,

Shift 0600-2000 hrs. Eastern, Operational 0700-1900 hrs. Eastern.

National Situation Report

Posted by 0700 hrs. on: <http://www1.va.gov/EMSHG/page.cfm?pg=136>

VA Central Office, Joint Operations Center

Operational 0700-1900 hrs. Eastern Time.

VISN Office, Emergency Operations Centers,

Operational 0800-1630 hrs. Local time.

VAMC, Emergency Operations Center

> Operational 0800-1630 hrs. Local time.
>
> Actual hours of play subject to VAMC discretion.

Afternoon Conference call

1630-1750 hrs. Eastern

Conference Call Number: 1-800-767-1750 access 77060.

**Incident Reporting and Policy Coordination:**

[VA Medical Centers]{.underline} -- all times local

Refer to pages 19-24, times vary, based on guidance below:
<http://www1.va.gov/emshg/docs/VHA_EOP_Attach_1_IMS_October_2007.doc>

Issue Brief by 0830 hrs. Local time

> Incident Action Plan by 1200 hrs. Local time
>
> *[Reporting times may vary due to VACO requirements.]{.underline}*

[VISN Offices]{.underline} -- all times local

Refer to pages 19-24, times vary, based on guidance below:
<http://www1.va.gov/emshg/docs/VHA_EOP_Attach_1_IMS_October_2007.doc>

VISN Issue Brief by 1000 hrs. Local time

VISN Incident Action Plan by 1400 hrs. Local time

> *[Reporting times may vary due to VACO requirements.]{.underline}*

[VA Central Office]{.underline} -- all times Eastern

Joint Operations Center -- 304-264-4800

Situation Briefing 0700-0730 hrs.

VHA JOC Issue Brief by 0900 hrs.

Prepare for Management Meeting: 0800-0830 hrs.

Management Meeting 0900-0930 hrs.

(Agency Executive then briefs Pan Flu Advisors at 1000 hrs.)

Planning Meeting 1000-1130 hrs.

VHA JOC Incident Action Plan by 1130 hrs.

Operations Briefing 1130-1200 hrs.

VHA JOC Issue Brief by 1230 hrs.

Implementation and Free Play 1200-1900 hrs.

VHA JOC Issue Brief by 1900 hrs.

*(NOTE: The Pan Flu Advisor, EMCG and CRT calls are restricted to
invited attendees due to the number of lines reserved)*

Pan Flu Advisors Meeting

Facilitator: Vicky Davey

Support: Arnie Bierenbaum

1000-1100 hrs. Eastern

Room: 742

Conference Call Number: 1-800-767-1750 access 77060.

Emergency Management Coordination Group Meeting

Facilitator: Vicky Davey, Mike Vojtasko

Support: Arnie Bierenbaum

1100-1200 hrs. Eastern

Room: 930

Conference Call Number: 1-800-767-1750 access 77060.

Crisis Response Team Meeting

VHA Facilitator: Bopper Deyton

Support: Arnie Bierenbaum

1400-1500 hrs. Eastern

Room: A-1

Conference Call Number: 1-800-767-1750 access 34987

*(NOTE: Everyone is welcome to join the Afternoon Conference Call)*

Afternoon Conference Call

Facilitator: Bopper Deyton, Vicky Davey, Mike Vojtasko

Support: Arnie Bierenbaum

1630-1750 hrs. Eastern

Conference Call Number: 1-800-767-1750 access 77060.
96M03/29/06

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**Section 204. - EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT**

**Description**

**204.02 Definitions.**

**(c) Embankment material.**

> **(1) Rock.** [Delete the text and substitute the
> following:]{.underline}
>
> Rock is material containing particles that are retained on the 75 mm
> sieve and having less than 40 percent passing the 4.75 mm sieve or
> less than 35 percent passing the 2 mm sieve.

**Construction Requirements**

**204.05 Conserved Topsoil.** [Delete the first sentence and substitute
the following:]{.underline}

Conserve topsoil from the roadway excavation and from embankment
foundation areas to the extent and depth determined by the CO.

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**204.06 Roadway Excavation.**

**(b) Rock cuts.** [Add the following:]{.underline}

When blasting rock, \[use/do not use\] controlled blasting methods
according to Subsection 205.07.

**204.11 Compaction.**

**(b) Earth embankment.** [Delete the first paragraph and substitute the
following:]{.underline}

Classify the material according to AASHTO M 145. For material classified
A-1 or A-2-4, determine the optimum moisture content and the maximum
density according to AASHTO T 180 method D. For other material
classifications, determine the optimum moisture content and the maximum
density according to AASHTO T 99 method C

[Delete the third paragraph and substitute the following.]{.underline}

Compact material placed in all embankment layers and the material
scarified in cut sections to at least 95 percent of the maximum density.
Determine the in place density and moisture content according to AASHTO
T-310 or other approved test procedure.

**204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material.** [Add the
following:]{.underline}

Secure environmental clearances according to Subsection 107.10.

**Measurement**

**204.16**

**(a) Roadway Excavation.**

> **(1) Include the following volumes in roadway excavation:**
>
> *(e)* [Delete the text and substitute the following:]{.underline}
>
> Conserved topsoil stripped from cuts.
>
> *(h)* [Delete the text and substitute the following:]{.underline}
>
> Conserved material taken from stockpiles and used in Section 204 work
> except topsoil measured under Section 624. Only materials required to
> be conserved by the CO are eligible for measurement under this item.
>
> **(2) Do not include the following in roadway excavation:** [Add the
> following:]{.underline}
>
> *(m)* Conserved topsoil stripped from fills.

**Payment**

**204.17** [Add the following:]{.underline}

Payment for Item 20401 is limited to ten percent of the plan quantity of
excavation in the cut until the slope rounding in that cut is completed.
### Minutes & Slides from Proton Driver RF Meeting - April 20 2004

*(G.W. Foster)*

Subject: RF equipment at A0 and Waveguide-Style Phase Shifter Design.

Attendees: John Reid, Iouri Terechkine, Tim Berenc, Ivan Gonin, Alan
Rowe, Mike Foley, Pierre Bauer, Steve Hays, Dave Wildman, Markus
Huening, Al Moretti, Ding Sun, Bill Foster, J. Strait, Brian Chase,
Victor Yarba, J. MacLachlan, Ralph Pasquinelli.

**[MINUTES]{.underline}**

1)  Yuri Terechkine presented the design concept for a waveguide style
    tuner. The main feature is that the ferrite is moved out to the
    edges of the waveguide. This makes ferrite cooling much easier and
    puts the ferrite at a low value of the electric field. Wave
    polarization in this region is approximately linear, as opposed to
    circular polarization at the center of the waveguide. The (ferrite)
    flux return yoke dimensions for 805 MHz reduced-height waveguide are
    125mm x 375mm and the weight is 20 kg for a 20 cm yoke length. Coil
    power dissipation for a DC coil is 900 watts, and much less if
    pulsed at a \~2% duty cycle. Slides are at:

> <http://tdserver1.fnal.gov/8gevlinacPapers/Meeting_Minutes/RF/WG_Phase_Shifter_Terechkine_Gonin_April_21.doc>

2)  Ivan Gonin presented EM phase shift and YIG temperature distribution
    calculations for this geometry. Phase shifts in the range of 60
    degrees are obtained in a 6" section. The shorted-stub configuration
    shows an anti-node in the magnetic field (and power dissipation)
    that generates a "hot spot" of 54°C starting from a cooling water
    temperature of 20°C. The hope is that this code is overestimating
    the losses. Slides are at:

> <http://tdserver1.fnal.gov/8gevlinacPapers/Meeting_Minutes/RF/WG_Phase_Shifter_Terechkine_Gonin_April_21.doc>

3)  John Reid gave a summary of the RF systems at A0. 1300 MHz klystrons
    at 5MW and 200kW are operational, and a second 1300 MHz system is
    being put together. He also discussed what would be involved in
    putting together a new 1.3GHz system for our own purposes. Slides
    are at:

<http://tdserver1.fnal.gov/8gevlinacPapers/Meeting_Minutes/RF/A0_PhotoInjector_RF_John_Reid_April_20.doc>

4)  Tim Berenc gave a presentation on work at the A0 North Cave
    including the 3.9 GHz transverse deflecting cavity work. Slides are
    at:

> <http://tdserver1.fnal.gov/8gevlinacPapers/Meeting_Minutes/RF/Berenc_A0_NorthCave_Presentation_April_20.pdf>

5)  At the end of the meeting there was a tour of the A0 Klystron and
    LLRF systems.

**[NEXT MEETING: Tues 27 April 2004 3:00PM Penthouse]{.underline}**

Subject: Phase Shifter Prototype sketches, schedules, and test plans.
**DA 06-1315**

**Released: June 26, 2006**

**NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED**

**WC Docket Nos. 06-79 & 06-98**

The applications listed in this notice have been granted pursuant to the
Commission's streamlined procedures for domestic section 214 transfer of
control applications. 47 C.F.R. § 63.03. The Wireline Competition Bureau
has determined that grant of these applications serves the public
interest.[^1] For purposes of computation of time for filing a petition
for reconsideration or application for review, or for judicial review of
the Commission's decision, the date of "public notice" shall be the
release date of this notice.[^2]

1.  Domestic Section 214 Application filed for the Acquisition of
    Certain Assets of Charter Communications VI, LLC and Charter
    FiberLink WV-CCO, LLC by Cebridge Telecom WV, LLC, WC Docket No.
    06-79, DA 06-1092 (rel. May 24, 2006).

> **Effective Date of Grant:** June 24, 2006.

2.  Domestic Section 214 Application Filed For the Transfer of Control
    of Americatel Corporation (Americatel) from Almendral, S.A.
    (Almendral), Empresa Nacional de Telecommunicaciones, S.A. (Entel
    Chile) and Entel International B.V.I. Corporation to Platinum
    Equity, LLC, WC Docket No. 06-98, DA 06-1134 (rel. May 26, 2006).

> **Effective Date of Grant:** June 26, 2006.

For further information, please contact Cecilia Seppings at (202)
418-1588, Heather Hendrickson at (202) 418-7295, or Jodie May at (202)
418-0913, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau.

**-FCC-**

[^1]: *Implementation of Further Streamlining Measures for Domestic
    Section 214 Authorizations*, 17 FCC Rcd 5517, 5529, para. 22 (2002).

[^2]: *Id*.; *see* 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 (Computation of time).
Background:

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

The Office of AIDS Research requests the contractor perform a wire
transfer for \$30,000 to support the cost of several AIDS vaccine
sessions and travel expenses for 14 invited presenters participating in
the *13^th^ International Congress of Immunology*. This conference will
be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 21 -- 25, 2007.

Description of Work:

The contractor will complete the following task.

1\. Perform a wire transfer for \$30,000.

2\. Bank Information:

SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE IMUNOLOGIA

Bank: BRADESCO

Branch Code: 0138-4

Branch Name: CONSOLACAO

Branch Address: AV. ANGELICA 2529

SAO PAULO, SP

BRAZIL - 01227-200

Account Number: 0156302-5

Swift Code: BBDEBRSPSPO

>  

3\. Upon completion, send OAR the wire transfer confirmation receipt.
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\-\-\-\--Original Message\-\-\-\--

From: Frank
\[[[mailto:chikiman@access4less.net]{.underline}](mailto:chikiman@access4less.net)\]

Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:41 PM

To: comments

Subject: Presidents Advisory Council on Tax Reform

Dear Tax Reform Panel Members,

Please see my comments in the attached letter.

Thank you!

13213 Sunset Canyon Drive NE

Albuquerque, NM 87111

March 15, 2005

RE: The President\'s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform

Dear Tax Reform Panel Members:

I am writing to request that during your deliberations and looking at
the current tax code, to keep in mind how unfair the current tax code is
to families such as mine, a gay couple in a long-term relationship.

Recently, when I moved to Albuquerque to live with my partner, we had to
look at the best way to cover me for health insurance. His employer
actually has a better plan, and would be less expensive. Unfortunately,
with the current tax code written such that domestic partner health
benefits are taxable, his health insurance became prohibitively
expensive. That one change would provide our household with several
hundreds of dollars to put back into the economy.

Some other examples of unfair taxation include:

-   I can\'t use his flexible medical account for my medical costs.

-   His retirement benefits will be taxed higher than a married couple.

-   When we adopt, our children may not be recognized as dependents for
    tax purposes.

I urge you to make the tax laws fair for all American families, not just
the traditional ones of which are no longer the majority of American
families.

Thank you,

Frank Chiki
**DATE:      **

**TO: Procurement, Eileen Nasto**

**FROM:      **

# REQUISITION NO: (If known)      

# 

# SUBJECT: JUSTIFICATION FOR FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR / MICROWAVE OVEN

Requisitions for freezers, refrigerators, or microwave ovens require
additional review for allowability and EH&S safety concerns. **These
items must be ordered on a Purchase Order if equal to or greater than
\$5K.** Please answer the following, save the form to your computer,
send the form to the Laboratory contact below.

**Description of unit:**

## Please specify the manufacturer's name and model/part number and estimated cost.

## Specify if refrigerator, freezer, or microwave is being ordered.

     

**What is your reason for purchasing this unit?**

## List the specific use.

     

**Where will the unit be located?**

## Building number / Room number

     

**Who can we contact regarding this unit?**

## Please provide name and phone number or e-mail address.

     

**Will the unit be used with flammable liquids (storing, heating,
etc)?**

YES NO

**If YES:**

-   **You must purchase a unit that is designed, constructed, approved,
    and labeled for storing flammable liquids.**

-   **[If the unit is a refrigerator or freezer used for storing
    flammable liquids]{.underline}:\
    **The Lab\'s Chemical Hygiene and Safety Plan states:

> Ordinary domestic refrigerators and freezers must not be used for
> storing flammable liquids because they contain electrical components
> (light bulbs, switches, contacts and motors) which are potential
> ignition sources.  These ignition sources may initiate a fire or an
> explosion if flammable vapors are present. Refrigerators and freezers
> for storing flammable liquids (including ethanol) must be designed,
> constructed and approved for that purpose. Domestic
> refrigerator/freezers as well as units that have been modified to
> remove spark sources are not acceptable.

Email this form to <ENasto@lbl.gov> or fax to the attention of Eileen
Nasto at Fax No. 486-4380.

Approval for Allowability Date

(Procurement Supervisor Approval)
**2007 ISM Champions Workshop**

**Track B Summary - Integration of Feedback & Improvement Tools and
Processes to Drive Improved Performance**

[Presentation Highlights and Themes:]{.underline}

-   Senior Management Involvement

    -   It must maintain ISM as a core focus area for sustained
        performance

    -   It takes significant effort to maintain focus

-   Free Flow of Data and Information

    -   Integrity of data is essential, or we will make decisions on
        invalid data

    -   Constructive tension, and open debate improves the safety
        culture

    -   Peer to peer surveillances and self-assessments of actual work
        activities are avenues for the free-flow of information that can
        be used to improve performance

    -   Differing Professional Opinion (DPO) program facilitates the
        flow of information and supports a safety-conscious work
        environment

    -   A robust DPO program is an example of an organization
        demonstrating Level 5 leadership characteristics

-   Integration, Integration, Integration

    -   HPI and ISMS need to be integrated -- they are not stand-alone
        program

    -   Integration of Human Performance Improvement principles in to
        the Causal Analysis process results in better conclusions and
        more effective corrective actions

    -   Successful implementation of HPI needs to be a collaborative
        effort between DOE and the contractor

-   Effective Causal Analyses

    -   Causal Analyses should yield:

        -   Status of the safety culture

        -   Corrective actions to prevent recurrence

        -   Lessons to be learned

    -   Conduct Causal Factor Analyses on "low significance,
        information-rich" events to help identify error precursors

    -   A low-significance, information-rich event:

        -   Large difference between what was planned to be done and
            what was actually done

        -   New Event

        -   Event could have resulted in significant consequences

    -   Causal Factor Analyses can be resource-limiting -- Pantex has
        developed a 6-item matrix to help identify events to conduct
        CFAs

    -   Train line managers to perform simple causal analyses utilizing
        HPI principles -- do not separate HPI form causal analyses

    -   Latent organizational issues prevent workers and line managers
        from having the right tools to prevent events

    -   Early recognition of events results in better infom4ation to
        conduct causal analyses
**Pearce Hails Supreme Court DC Handgun Decision**

June 26, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: BRIAN PHILLIPS

202.225.4759,
[[brian.phillips@mail.house.gov]{.underline}](mailto:brian.phillips@mail.house.gov)

WASHINGTON, DC - In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court
ruled five to four to overturn the unconstitutional DC handgun ban
affirming the position that the Second Amendment applies to individual
rights. In writing the majority opinion Justice Scalia said it was
unconstitutional for "the absolute prohibition of handguns held and used
for self-defense in the home."

Rep. Pearce, who had earlier signed an amicus curiae brief to the Court
asking to overturn the ban, released the following statement:

"I applaud the United States Supreme Court's decision to affirm the
right of individuals to keep and bear arms. The ability to defend
yourself and your family within your own home is a fundamental right all
Americans must be able to exercise. With this ruling of the Court, we
have set an important precedent of Second Amendment rights for future
generations."

-30-
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\(2\) *Subsequent requests by VA for additional information and
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for additional information or evidence, either by notifying VA of the
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request for waiver as set forth in §20.1508 of this part, will be 30
days.

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\(5\) *Substantive Appeal*. The time limit for filing a Substantive
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\(6\) *Following certification of appeal to the Board*. Following the
issuance of notification that the appeal has been certified and
transferred to the Board, the time limit for taking the following
actions pursuant to §20.1304 of this part will be 30 days:

\(i\) Request a hearing before the Board,

\(ii\) Request a change in representation, or

\(iii\) Submit additional evidence or argument.

\(b\) *Time limit to be observed by the participating VA regional
office*. The participating VA regional office shall certify covered
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Substantive Appeal, or within 30 days of receipt of any additional
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from the receipt of the Substantive Appeal. However, if, after issuance
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MESSAGE NO: 3289113 DATE: 10/15/1992

CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: INI

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: A-570-822, A-583-820

PERIOD COVERED: 10/05/1992

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TO: REGIONAL DIRECTORS, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, DISTRICT DIRECTORS, AREA
AND PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, IMPORT SPECIALIST DIVISION

RE: INITIATION OF ANTIDUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATIONS ON CERTAIN, HELICAL
SPRING LOCK WASHERS FROM THE PEOPLE\'S REPUBLIC, OF CHINA AND TAIWAN
(100592 IS FED REG PUBLICATION DATE)

1\. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER

ON OCTOBER 5, 1992, ITS INITIATION OF ANTIDUMPING DUTY

INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN HELICAL SPRING LOCK WASHERS FROM THE

PRC AND TAIWAN.

2\. THE MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THESE INVESTIGATIONS IS CIRCULAR

WASHERS OF CARBON STEEL (INCLUDING CARBON ALLOY STEEL), OR OF

STAINLESS STEEL, HEAT-TREATED OR NON-HEAT-TREATED, PLATED OR

NON-PLATED, WITH ENDS THAT ARE OFF-LINE. SPRING LOCK WASHERS ARE

DESIGNED TO: 1) FUNCTION AS A SPRING TO COMPENSATE FOR DEVELOPED

LOOSENESS BETWEEN THE COMPONENT PARTS OF A FASTENED ASSEMBLY; 2)

DISTRIBUTE THE LOAD OVER A LARGER AREA FOR SCREWS OR BOLTS; AND

3\) PROVIDE A HARDENED BEARING SRUFACE. THE SCOPE DOES NOT

INCLUDE INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL TOOTH WASHERS, NOT DOES IT INCLUDE

SPRING LOCK WASHERS MADE OF OTHER METALS, SUCH AS COPPER. SPRING

LOCK WASHERS CONSTITUTE ONE CLASS OR KIND OF MERCHANDISE. THE

SPRING LOCK WASHERS SUBJECT TO THESE INVESTIGATIONS ARE

CLASSIFIABLE UNDER SUBHEADING 7318.21.0000 OF THE HARMONIZED

TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES (HTS). ALTHOUGH THE HTS

SUBHEADINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMS PURPOSES,

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DISPOSITIVE.

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General Ecology and Growth Charateristics of Selected Woody Species
Growing on Tree Islands of South Florida

William Conner

Thomas Doyle

Daniel Mason

**1. [ABSTRACT]{.underline}**

**2. [INTRODUCTION]{.underline}**

**3. [GENERAL ECOLOGY OF COMMON SPECIES]{.underline}**

**3.1 Redbay**

**Sweetbay**

**Red Maple**

**Coastal Plain Willow**

**Waxmyrtle**

**Pond-apple**

**Cypress**

**Gumbo Limbo\\**

**Strangler Fig**

**Cocoplum**

**4. [Growth Characteristics]{.underline}**

**5[. References]{.underline}**
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE]{.underline} Contact: David Fiske

May 10, 2001 (202) 418-0513

**FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL ANNOUNCES**

**WASHINGTON ATTORNEY KENNETH FERREE TO BE**

### CHIEF OF FCC CABLE SERVICES BUREAU

FCC Chairman Michael Powell today announced that W. Kenneth Ferree, an
attorney in Washington, D.C., will be the new Chief of the Cable
Services Bureau, effective May 21, 2001.

Ferree is currently a partner in the Washington D.C. law firm, Goldberg,
Godles, Wiener & Wright and has had extensive experience in dealing with
telecommunications and information technology issues. For the past seven
years, he has been an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University
Law Center in the areas of telecommunications law and regulation and
professional responsibility.

Ferree replaces current Cable Services Bureau Chief Deborah Lathen who
yesterday announced her resignation, effective May 18, 2001.

FCC Chairman Michael Powell said, "I am extremely delighted that someone
with the depth of understanding of telecommunications issues as Ken
Ferree is willing to join our team at the FCC. In his professional
career, he has had remarkable breadth of experience with the many issues
and industries that will be facing the Cable Services Bureau and the
Commission. He will be a valuable asset at the FCC as we grapple with
complex issues, such as convergence, digital conversion, open access and
many others, in the months and years ahead."

Ferree is a graduate of Dartmouth College, with a B.A. in English, San
Jose State University, where he earned an M.B.A., and the Georgetown
University Law Center, where he received a J.D. summa cum laude. Prior
to commencing law school, Ferree had experience as a financial analyst.

Ferree served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Harry T. Edwards, Chief
Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.Circuit. He was an
Associate in the Communications Group of the Washington law firm,
Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, before joining his current law firm.

He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and has been admitted to
practice before the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of
Appeals for the D.C., Fifth, Fourth and Eleventh circuits, and the U.S.
District Court for the District of Columbia.

\- FCC -
4910.1

APPENDIX B

AA Aluminum Association

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association

ACI American Concrete Institute

AFPA American Forest and Paper Association

AHA American Hardboard Association

AIA American Institute of Architects

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating

and Air Conditioning Engineering

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWS American Welding Society

BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators

Btuh British thermal units per hour

CABO Council of American Building Officials

cfm Cubic feet per minute

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission

CRI Carpet and Rug Institute

CS Commercial Standard

DOT Department of Transportation

EO Executive Order

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ext. Exterior

F Fahrenheit (degrees)

FHA Federal Housing Administration

FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Association

FHDA Fir and Hemlock Door Association

FS Federal Specification

ft. Feet

gals Gallons

hr Hour

HUD Department of Housing and Urban Development

in. Inches

int. Interior

ISWA Insect Screening Weavers Association

1b Pounds

max Maximum

min. Minimum

mph Miles per hour

MPS Minimum Property Standards

MR Materials Release

MS Manual Series

NAHB-RF National Association of Home Builders

\- Research Foundation

B-1

1994

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4910.1

NAIMA North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

NAS National Academy of Sciences

NIBS National Institute of Building Sciences

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

NCDC National Climatic and Data Center

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NOFMA-OFGR National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association

\- Official Flooring Grading Rules

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association

NSDJA National Sash and Door Jobbers Association

NSPI National Spa and Pool Institute

NTMA National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Association

oz Ounces

PHCC National Association of Plumbing, Heating and

Cooling Contractors

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute

PTI Post-Tensioning Institute

psf Pounds per square foot

PVC Polyvinyl chloride

RFCI Resilient Flooring Covering Institute

SCACM Southern California Association of Cabinet

Manufacturers

SGCC Safety Glazing Certification Council

Sq. Square

SI International Standard (Metric)

TCA Tile Contractors of America

t & g or T & G Tongue and Groove

U Coefficient or thermal transmission Btu/(hour) x

(square foot) x (F {Sub(inside)} - F {Sub(outside)})

UL Underwriters Laboratories

UM Use of Materials Bulletin

USDA United States Department of Agriculture

WM Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers

WQA Water Quality Association (Formerly Water

Conditioning Foundation)

B-2

1994
**Phenotypic selection, modular evolution, and emergence of function in
the RNA world**

Susanna C. Manrubia

*Transdisciplinary Laboratory*

*Centro de Astrobiología (CSIC-INTA)*

*Carretera de Ajalvir, Km. 4. 28850 Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid*

*SPAIN*

[cuevasms@inta.es]{.underline}

Carlos Briones

*Molecular Evolution Laboratory*

*Centro de Astrobiología (CSIC-INTA)*

*Carretera de Ajalvir, Km. 4. 28850 Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid*

*SPAIN*

Molecular evolution at precellular stages was probably dominated by
small populations of genetic macromolecules. The scenario of an RNA
world devises short single-stranded polynucleotides replicating under
high mutation rates and subjected to selection determined by the
environmental characteristics.

We consider two sets of RNA molecules where an initially random pool of
sequences evolves towards a given secondary structure. In either case,
the secondary structure is a toy representation of the fittest structure
in the current environment. The first set has a hammerhead structure as
a minimum free energy configuration. The target structure of the second
set of sequences is characterized by a terminal hairpin motif, analogous
to that of ribozymes able to perform both RNase and RNA ligase
activities. As evolution proceeds, a varying fraction of the molecules
of each population mixes in a pool. Whenever a functional hairpin
structure is present, ligation reactions can take place, and longer
molecules appear. These molecules are considered as a further step in
evolution if their minimum energy structure retains the two domains
(hammerhead and hairpin motifs) present in the original populations. We
show that under very weak restrictions these more complex molecules
appear and accumulate in the system.

Further, we require that the nucleotides present at the active site of
the RNA molecules take precise sequences for the molecule to be
functional. We analyze the evolutionary times required to achieve each
of the previous goals and demonstrate that selection of the structure
(phenotype) is the limiting step in the emergence of function.
# X-Ray Inspection

High-resolution X-ray inspection has been used to evaluate the quality
of the flip-chip process after production of bare modules.. X-ray
inspection of prototypes fabricated by all bump bonding vendors has been
done and this inspection step will be used during the production bump
bonding process.

# Technique

X-ray inspection is a wide spread industrial tool for evaluation of
printed circuit boards, flip chip assembly and other items. Very
briefly, the sample is located on a low mass holder, illuminated by
X-rays and viewed in real-time with a phospor/CCD camera system.
Depending on the vendor of the X-ray equipment, image averaging,
enhancement, capture, etc is available via a software-controlled
interface. In principle, some pattern recognition capability is also
possible, but to date has not been used by ATLAS. All inspection has
been done by the operator in real-time. The resolution of the X-ray
systems used is 2-5 microns, which is entirely adequate for quality
control of bare modules.

# Prototype Results

![](media/image1.png){width="4.5in" height="3.3513888888888888in"}Dozens
of single-chip assemblies, dummy and active modules have undergone X-ray
inspection and only a few

Figure 1. Example of X-Ray inspection of IZM bump-bonded module. Note
bridge.

examples of the results will be shown here. Inspection of parts made by
Boeing, AMS and Sofradir has been done using X-ray systems at X-Tek
located in Santa Clara, California.[^1] IZM has in-house capability for
X-ray inspection, which has been cross-checked by using the X-Tek system
and there is good agreement between the two sites. Bridges between bumps
after flip-chip assembly are easily visible. Missing or small bumps are
equally visible. Typical results are shown in Figures 1-3.

# Preliminary Production Plan

X-Ray inspection is planned to be part of the Quality Control process
for the flip-chip assembly by each vendor. It is not yet clear if such
inspection is required for every module produced or for a sample of the
modules produced - we need more experience. IZM has demonstrated the
capability to perform the required inspections. AMS and Sofradir do not
currently have this capability. Inspection of these modules would be
done at an ATLAS institution. This could be done by purchasing an X-Ray
system, renting the appropriate system or possibly using a system at the
vendor. The last would only be feasible for sample testing, not testing
of each module. A complete scan of a module currently takes 0.5-1 hr,
depending on the bumping technology, the number of defects seen and
recorded and the X-Ray system used. It is
![](media/image2.png){width="4.5in" height="2.53125in"}expected that
production inspection would require 0.5 hrs or less.

Figure 2. Example of X-Ray inspection of module bump-bonded by AMS. The
magnification is different than in Figure 1.

![](media/image3.png){width="4.5in" height="3.375in"}

Figure 3. Example of X-Ray inspection of module bump-bonded by Sofradir.
Note missing bump.

[^1]: X-Tek, 1104 Walsh Ave., Santa Clara CA.
**DA 05-1569**

**Released: June 2, 2005**

**NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATION GRANTED**

**WC Docket No. 05-179**

The application listed in this notice has been granted pursuant to the
Commission's streamlined procedures for domestic section 214 transfer of
control applications. 47 C.F.R. § 63.03. The Wireline Competition Bureau
has determined that grant of this application serves the public
interest.[^1] For purposes of computation of time for filing a petition
for reconsideration or application for review, or for judicial review of
the Commission's decision, the date of "public notice" shall be the
release date of this notice.[^2]

1.  Domestic Section 214 Application Filed for Transfer of Control of
    TGEC Communications Co., LLC d/b/a First World Connect, also d/b/a
    Free Choice Communications to Pacific Centrex Services, Inc. d/b/a
    PCSI, WC Docket No. 05-179, DA 05-1277 (rel. May 2, 2005).

> **Effective Date of Grant:** 6/2/05

For further information, please contact Tracey Wilson-Parker, at (202)
418-1394 or Renée Crittendon at (202) 418-2352, Competition Policy
Division, Wireline Competition Bureau.

[^1]: *Implementation of Further Streamlining Measures for Domestic
    Section 214 Authorizations,* 17 FCC Rcd 5517, 5529 (2002), para. 22.

[^2]: *Id.; see* 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 (Computation of time).
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June 10, 1971

[MINT DIRECTOR UNVEILS PENNY FRANKLIN SCULPTURE]{.underline}

Mrs. Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint, praised Philadelphia's school
children for collecting the nearly 80,000 pennies that Reginald E.
Beauchamp molded into his "talking" sculpture of Benjamin Franklin which
she unveiled today.

"The nation's most popular coin is the penny," Mrs. Brooks said at the
unveiling ceremony in celebration of the 100th anniversary of
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pennies a year and 76 percent of its coin-production is devoted to
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Benjamin Franklin established the volunteer Union Fire Company in 1736,
the first fire company on our shores, and the sculpture is located in
the garden of Engine 8, Ladder 2 Company, direct descendent of the
original colonial company. A push button mechanism on the 16 foot
fiberglass figure activates a recorded two minute speech on fire
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Mrs. Brooks, who has been waging a campaign to keep pennies in
circulation, acknowledged the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin's adage "a
penny saved is a penny got" and said: "I'm a thrifty soul myself but I
do wish more people would spend their pennies, keeping them in
circulation instead of squirreling them away in shoe boxes and pickle
jars. It would save the Mint a lot of time and money making more and
more pennies every year."

Since each penny donated for the sculpture carried a fire prevention
wish, Mrs. Brooks said she was revising her penny campaign slogan for
the occasion and coining another phrase. "Usually, the way I put it is
'a penny spent is a penny at work,' " she said. "But today, let's make
that - 'a penny in a sculpture is a joy forever.' "
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**PUBLIC NOTICE**![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
height="0.6604166666666667in"}

**Federal Communications Commission**

**445 12th St., S.W.**

###  Washington, D.C. 20554

**DA 01-1498**

**June 25, 2001**

# WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACTION 

# REGION 3 (ARIZONA) 700 MHz 

# PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE

##  ANNOUNCES THIRD MEETING

The Region 3 (Arizona) 700 MHz Public Safety Planning Committee
announces that its third meeting will be held on July 19, 2001 from 1:00
p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the joint Flagstaff Police/ Coconino County
Sheriff Law Enforcement Administration facility, 911 East Sawmill Road,
Flagstaff, Arizona. The purpose of the meeting is to:

1.  Approve minutes of the second meeting held on May 18, 2001

2.  Finalize working groups for

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a.  Funding

b.  By-laws

c.  Strategy

All eligible public safety providers in Arizona may utilize these
frequencies. It is essential that participants be representatives of all
eligible public safety providers in order to ensure that your agencies'
future spectrum needs are considered in the allocation process.
Administrators who are not oriented in the communications field should
delegate someone with this knowledge to attend, participate and
represent your agency's needs.

All interested parties wishing to participate in the planning for the
use of new public safety spectrum in the 700 MHz band should plan to
attend. For further information, please contact:

Curt Knight, Chairman

Region 3, 700 MHz Public Safety Planning Committee

Manager, Telecommunications Bureau

Arizona Department of Public Safety

P. O Box 6638, MD2800

Phoenix, AZ 85005-6638

\(602\) 223-2257 (voice)

\(602\) 233-2679 (fax)

Email: cknight@dps.state.az.us

Additional Region 3 information may be found at http:
//www.az-apco-nena.org/

\- FCC -
**02-POL-003**

#### Modular Approach to Space Planning

# Department of Commerce

# U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

The current, fragmented configuration of the Patent and Trademark Office
(PTO) space is the result of nearly 40 years of incremental procurement
of space for short-term workload accommodation, rather than a strategic
logical plan to facilitate organizational relationships. The PTO is
located in Virginia and spread out among 18 separate office locations.

As a result, PTO now has 33 separate leases and considerable disparity
and disproportion exists in the assignment and utilization of space. For
example, offices among similar positions, but in different
organizations, range widely in size, shape, and condition. Amenities
such as conference rooms, pantries, copy centers and vending machines
are distributed inequitably throughout PTO's workforce. Because there
are so many different office configurations and a large proportion of
the employees have union agreements that mandate a particular office
size, every time an organization grows, shrinks, reorganizes or promotes
individuals, renovations are required.

Since forming in 1997, PTO's Office of Space Acquisition (OSA) has led
the agency\'s space consolidation project and is responsible for
designing a new, more efficient and effective office environment. OSA
has championed the concept of modularization and universal grid floor
plans to standardize as much workspace in its future headquarters
facility in Alexandria, VA, to create a quality work environment which
will provide maximum flexibility and foster employee morale. This design
offers equitable allocation of office and support space, maximum
flexibility, less expensive build-out costs, and minimization of change
orders.

For additional information, please contact Ms. Cathleen English at
703-306-2700 or by email at cathy.english@uspto.gov.