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> **Press Release: June 30, 2005**
>
> **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:** For additional information, call
> 410/313-6550.

**[EXPORT HOWARD COUNTY: FOCUS ON SMALL BUSINESS]{.underline}**

Today\'s global economy offers unprecedented opportunities for U.S.
businesses to expand their markets. Knowing where to begin, however, may
be the biggest obstacle to taking your product or service outside the
U.S. Howard County Economic Development Authority\'s International Trade
Center is sponsoring an all-day workshop entitled, ***Export Howard
County: Focus on Small Business***. This workshop, led by local
international business professionals, will help you take the first steps
in launching your business into the global market place and will walk
you through the many intricacies of going global. Topics include
evaluating export potential, identifying target markets, developing
market entry strategies, building distribution networks, the
\"mechanics\" of exporting and international trade financing options.
Those already exporting will learn about finding new opportunities.
Workshop graduates will learn what it takes to compete globally and
create an effective Export Marketing Plan. Course content stresses
interactive learning through self-assessment, knowledge provided by
executives from the world of international business, and case studies
based on the actual experiences of local companies.

***Export Howard County: Focus on Small Business*** will be held on
Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Center for
Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia,
Maryland. The registration fee is \$99 and includes the workshop manual
and guidebook. **Advance registration is required. Class sized is
limited.** For additional information, directions, or to register,
please call 410.313.6550 or go to
[www.hceda.org/thecenter/events.html]{.underline}.

Howard County Economic Development Authority\'s Center for Business and
Technology Development provides assistance in all aspects of business
startup and growth. For more information about Center programs, visit
[www.hceda.org](http://www.hceda.org/).

\# \# \#
> Poster Presentation 2-08

**Directed Evolution of a Thermostable *A. oryzae* β-Glucosidase
Utilizing a *Saccharomyces cerevisiae* Expression System and Robotic
Screening**

[Fidantsef, A.L]{.underline}.\*, Gorre-Clancy, B., Yi, J.H., Teter,
S.A., Lamsa, A.M.,

Lamsa, M.H., Cherry, J. R.

Novozymes Biotech, Inc.

1445 Drew Avenue, Davis CA 956161-4880

Phone: (530) 757-4983; Fax: (530) 758-0317; E-mail:
<alfidantsef@novozymesbiotech.com>

A directed evolution approach combined with automated screening
techniques was successfully used to obtain a significantly more
thermostable β-glucosidase (BG).

The degradation of cellulose (a polymer of β-1,4-linked glucose ) is due
to a complex interaction of several cellulolytic enzymes. The action of
cellobiohydrolyases produces the disaccharide cellobiose; two glucose
residues linked by a β-1,4-glycoside bond. BG hydrolyses this
β-1,4-glycosyl bond to produce glucose during the saccharification
process. Breaking this bond not only produces glucose, but also
decreases product inhibition of the cellobiohydrolases by cellobiose. A
more thermostable BG will enable the saccharification process to be
performed at higher temperatures. The *Aspergillus oryzae* BG was
mutagenized by error-prone PCR. These mutagenized products were
subcloned by gap repair in a linearized yeast expression vector for
expression in yeast (*S. cerevisiae*). The generated primary libraries
were plated onto minimal media containing the substrate
5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indolyl-β-D-Glucopyranoside (X-Glc), which becomes
blue if cleaved by active BG. These blue colonies were automatically
picked with a Genetix Q-Pix colony picker. The rate of mutagenicity of
the libraries was indicated by the ratio of white versus blue colonies
obtained. Automated high throughput screening for thermostable BG
mutants was been accomplished through the use of a robotic system.
Improved variants were chosen based on comparison before and after heat
challenge. The BG coding sequence of the thermostable mutants obtained
from screening were amplified using non-mutagenic conditions and
transformed into yeast competent cells with the linearized yeast
expression vector. Due to the ability of yeast to randomly recombine
homologous regions of DNA, the mutations in the selected BG mutants were
recombined, generating BG shuffled libraries. Thus far screening has
identified a BG mutant with greater than 10-fold better thermo stability
than the original BG. These results and other improvements in the BG
screening and expression procedures will be discussed.
**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE\
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE\
IDAHO**

**OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORKSHEET\
recreation trail and walkway\
code 568**

Land Owner/Operator

Job Location

County SWCD Farm/Tract No.

Referral No. Prepared By Date

**OPERATION AND mAINTENANCE iTEMS**

Properly operated and maintained recreation trails and walkways are an
asset to the area. Trails and walkways were designed and installed as a
travelway for animals, personnel and small maintenance vehiclesl.
Estimated life span of this installation is at least 10 years. The life
of the structure can be assured and usually increased by developing and
carrying out a good operation and maintenance program.

This practice will require periodic maintenance and may also require
operational items to maintain satisfactory performance. A good operation
and maintenance program includes:

-   Prompt repair or replacement of damaged components is necessary.

-   Maintain trail and walkway surfaces in good condition, which can
    include periodic grading and addition of surface material.

-   Repair eroded areas and revegetate as soon as possible. Install
    erosion control measures, as needed, to stabilize the area.

-   Remove debris and liter from trails and pathway surfaces, adjoining
    land areas, ditches and drainage facilities. Maintain drainage
    facility capacities.

-   Eradicate or otherwise remove all rodents or burrowing animals.
    Immediately repair any damage caused by their activity.

-   Immediately repair any vandalism, vehicular, and damage to trail and
    walkway surfaces, earthfills, side slopes, drainage facilities,
    water ways and storm water outlets or other appurtenances.

-   Maintain good vegetative cover, mulches, and other covering
    installed for erosion protection. Limit traffic with fencing or
    barriers, where needed. Maintain good vegetative cover on all slopes
    and water courses.

Special Operation and Maintenance Requirements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:

February 14, 2002 Maureen Peratino at 202-418-0506

#### COMMISSION PROPOSES TO REFORM SATELLITE LICENSING PROCEDURES

Washington, DC \-- Today, the Commission proposed to reform its
satellite licensing process. In light of increased global competition,
the proposals aim to expedite delivery of satellite services to the
public and reduce economic costs associated with regulatory delay. In
addition, the proposed reforms will enable us to promote spectrum
efficiency and better respond to technological innovation.

Satellite applications often involve requests to operate satellite
systems in the same frequency bands. Operations by multiple systems in
the same bands create the potential for interference among these
systems. Consequently, the Commission has considered all potentially
conflicting applications together in "processing rounds." To resolve
interference problems, the Commission affords applicants the opportunity
to negotiate a solution that would accommodate all proposed systems.
Those negotiations could delay licensing by months or years, thereby
delaying service to the public.

In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission set forth two
alternative space station licensing proposals. The first proposes to
replace processing rounds with a new procedure called \"first-come,
first-served.\" Under this approach, the Commission would consider the
first application for specific spectrum and/or orbit location.
Subsequently filed applications would be included in a queue according
to their date of filing. The purpose of this proposal is to expedite
satellite licensing by avoiding the need to consider multiple
applications together or for applicants to resolve complex issues among
themselves. The second proposal is to modify the current processing
round approach. Under this alternative, the NPRM proposes establishing a
60-day deadline for completing negotiations and requests comment on
certain other reforms.

The NPRM also proposes other satellite licensing streamlining
initiatives. Those proposals include eliminating financial
qualifications in conjunction with strengthening the milestone
requirements, eliminating the satellite anti-trafficking rule and
streamlining the replacement satellite application procedure.

Action by the Commission February 14, 2002, by Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking and First Report and Order (FCC 02-45). Chairman Powell,
Commissioners Abernathy, Copps and Martin, with Commissioner Abernathy
issuing a separate statement.

\- FCC -

International Bureau contact: Steven Spaeth at 202-418-1539

IB Docket No. 02-34

IB Docket No. 00-248
# Yearly Screening Is Best Detection

## Column By: Barbara Johnson, Wife of U.S. Senator Tim Johnson

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

The month of October is known for many things \-- Fall, hot cider,
Halloween, but most importantly, it is a call to women to get their
yearly mammograms. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
and as a two time survivor of breast cancer, I am encouraging every
woman to be proactive in taking care of her own health by getting her
yearly mammogram screening. This safe, simple procedure may save your
life.

Cancer is such a frightening word, and one of the most difficult
experiences any family can encounter. No one is ever really ready to
learn that they, or their loved one, has developed some form of cancer.
Yet far too many families share in the same struggle my family has
faced.

I know how scary hearing, \"you have cancer\" can be for you and your
family, but if the right precautions are taken, women can detect the
problem and receive early, proper treatment. By receiving my yearly
exams, I was able to detect the cancer early and prevent it from
spreading.

Every day, the medical community is discovering new ways to reduce the
odds that cancer will develop. However, the most effective prevention
efforts begin with you. Simple things, such as eating right and
exercising regularly, can dramatically decrease the odds that you will
ever develop cancer. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about a smoking
cessation program.

Another important part of cancer prevention involves understanding your
risk factors. Some people are more apt to develop certain types of
cancers, depending on their age, gender, overall health, and family
history.

My husband, Senator Tim Johnson, has been steadfast and strong in his
support with my two battles with cancer. Tim has also been a leader in
Congress supporting breast cancer research. He has co-sponsored several
pieces of legislation requesting more money for research on breast
cancer. He most recently co-sponsored the National Cancer Act of 2003,
which would provide services for cancer and chronic diseases. Tim is
also a cancer survivor himself, having been diagnosed with prostate
cancer earlier this year. He understands that early detection and
prevention are key to survival.

In 2004, the American Cancer Society estimates that 540 new cases of
breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in South Dakota and 100
women will die of breast cancer in our state. They will leave behind
husbands, children, family and friends. The numbers are sobering.

Empower yourself by educating yourself. Then get on the phone and tell a
friend. Women encouraging women to get a mammogram is a positive way to
spread the word. We each have the ability to make a difference in our
own lives and our communities. You don\'t have to be a statistic if you
take the right steps.

For more information, visit the American Cancer Society at
www.cancer.org.
# FIELD BORDER

## PRACTICE INTRODUCTION

**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code 386**

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### FIELD BORDER

Field borders are strips of permanent vegetation established at the edge
or around the perimeter of a field.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION

This practice can be used in at the edges of cropland fields, on
recreation land, or other land uses where agronomic crops are grown.
Field borders can:

-   Connect grassed waterways, riparian forest buffers, and other
    vegetated areas and buffers for ease of maintenance, harvest, and/or
    wildlife use

-   Establish a setback for other conservation practices

-   Protect field edges used for equipment turning, loading and
    unloading, and travel lanes

-   Control competition by woody vegetation from adjacent areas

Field borders are multi-purpose practices that will serve one or more of
the following functions:

-   Reduce wind and water erosion

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-   Protect soil and water quality

-   Assist in management of harmful insect populations

-   Provide wildlife food and cover

-   Provide tree or shrub products

-   Increase carbon storage in biomass and soils

-   Improve air quality

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

Field Border is often used in a Conservation Management System in
conjunction with:

-   Any form of tillage utilizing residue management

-   Conservation Crop Rotations (328)

-   Early Successional Habitat Development/Management (647)

-   Upland or Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management (645, 644)

Refer to the practice standard in the local Field Office Technical Guide
and associated specifications and Job Sheets for further information.
**Akin Amendment on Testing**

Dear Colleague,

I am concerned the testing requirement that H.R. 1 mandates will measure
how the student feels rather than what the student has learned. If the
test asks subjective questions, the students will respond subjectively
and arbitrarily, making it difficult to measure their performance.
Knowing that testing is the centerpiece of the President's education
plan and that objective testing is the most reliable indicator of the
student's knowledge, the **Akin Amendment to H.R. 1** states that the
exam must not measure personal opinions, beliefs or attitudes and,
instead, test objective, not subjective, knowledge.

While accountability through testing is important, measuring knowledge
is just as important. I encourage you to support the **Akin Amendment to
H.R. 1.** For more information, please contact Stephanie Harris in my
office at x5-2561.

Sincerely,

> W. Todd Akin

Member of Congress
**VA CORNET**

**VA Clinical Oncology Research Network**

**VA Medical Center**

**One Veterans Drive (111E)**

## Minneapolis, MN 55417

**Phone: 612-467-2599**

**Fax: 612-467-2621**

AVIDA: The Vidaza Patient Registry

I **AM** interested in participating in this study

**IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE STUDY, PLEASE COMPLETE REMAINDER OF
2-PAGE QUESTIONNAIRE AND FAX TO (612) 467-2621.**

Investigator:

«FirstName» «LastName»

Participating VA Facility:

«Company», «City», «State»

I can recruit \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ patients within **[12]{.underline}**
month(s) time period

Investigator's phone: FAX:

Investigator's e-mail address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Name of nurse coordinator for study** (if
known):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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Coordinator's e-mail
address\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Coordinator's phone number: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
FAX:

**Lead time needed for IRB review**:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Does your facility require IRB fees?** \_\_\_\_\_Yes \_\_\_\_\_No

If Yes, Please indicate amount:

# 

# 

# 

**VA CORNET**

# VA Clinical Oncology Research Network

**VA Medical Center**

**One Veterans Drive (111E)**

**Minneapolis, MN 55417**

**Phone: (612) 467-2599**

**Fax: (612) 467-2621**

Investigator:

**«FirstName» «LastName», «JobTitle»**

**Name of non-profit administering funding:**

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

Name of contact person:
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Address:
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Phone number:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Fax number:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Tax ID number:
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caBIG Imaging WS Software SIG Minutes 5-25-07

Present: Fred Prior, Larry Tarbox, Brad Ericson, Ashish Sharma, Matthew
Freedman, Bob Parker, Carl Blake, John Pearson.

Project Status:\
        The project is on schedule with no apparent project risks
identified.\
        The first release of source code has been released on gforge\
        There have been productive tcons with the AIM group\
       \
Update on XIP / clarifications of project issues:

-   There are several options for creating applications, including via
    C++ but also with scenegraphs. Integration of ITK and VTK can be
    done by something that describes the openinventor objects to these
    modules using .rad files. One can also do implementations
    graphically.

-   One may also get a license from SCR to build apps rapidly now. This
    will soon be eliminated as a requirement. (Issue is with Qt license)

-   Connections to java, ITK, VTK will soon be available

-   Silver compliance issue: UML models will be DICOM WG 23 for the
    interfaces part. How to address the open inventor part is less
    clear, as that requires modeling all of OI, which is quite
    extensive. Similarly, modelling of all DICOM would be extensive and
    we do not have control over either DICOM or OI. Current strategy is
    to provide the UML for parts we do control and which programmers are
    likely to interact with (DICOM pt 23) and not pursue DICOM or OI
    modeling.
ENTER-ON-DUTY CHECKLIST

-   Two Forms of Identification

-   E-qip certification page

-   E-qip Release of Information

-   Applicants Statement of Selective Service Registration Status (only
    applies to males born after 12/31/59)

-   1-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

-   Request for Federal Credential or NIST Site Badge (NIST-351)

-   Tax Forms

-   Employee Address (CD-525)

-   Direct Deposit (FMS-2231)

-   Human Resources Source Document

-   Educational Level

-   Unpaid Compensation (SF-1152)

-   Statement of Prior Federal Service (SF-144)

-   Self-Identification of Medical Disability (SF-256)

-   Race and National Origin Identification (SF-181)

-   Health Benefits Enrollment form (if applicable)

-   Life Insurance Enrollment form (if applicable)
**Archived Information**

BETH B. BUEHLMANN

Beth B. Buehlmann is the Executive Director of the Center for Workforce
Preparation (CWP). CWP, a nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, has as its sole mission helping chambers of commerce develop
workforce strategies so that employees of their members are fully
equipped to compete in the 21^st^ century economy. CWP helps state and
local chambers better engage in workforce development and promote
quality education by providing tools, models and promising practices.

Prior to becoming Executive Director of CWP, Dr. Buehlmann held a number
of senior level roles where her primary focus was education and
workforce development. Beth served as the Director of Federal Relations
for California State University from 1991 to 1998, where she developed
public policy positions and legislative strategies. She also worked as a
Senior Legislative Assistant and Education Staff Director for the House
Committee on Education and Labor under the direction of several Ranking
Republicans, including Senator James Jeffords of Vermont and former
Representative Bill Goodling of Pennsylvania. Her work at the federal
level also includes policy research as an analyst at the National
Institute of Education, now the Office of Educational Research and
Improvement in the Department of Education.

In addition to these positions, Beth has held numerous teaching
positions at both the high school and university levels. Her academic
appointments include serving as an adjunct professor for Nova
Southeastern University and an instructor at Illinois State University.

Beth received her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Masters
of Science degrees from Illinois State University. She earned her
Bachelor of Science degree from Chicago State University.
JANET NAPOLITANO

Governor

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DONALD BUTLER

Director

# Arizona Department of Agriculture

1688 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

\(602\) 542-0958 (602) 542-5420

January 5, 2006

Docket No. 05-041-1

Regulatory Analysis and Development

PPD, APHIS, Station 3C71

4700 River Road Unit 118

Riverdale, MD, 20737-1238

Reference: Docket No. 05-041-1

To Whom It May Concern:

These comments are submitted for Docket No. 05-041-1, Importation of
Cattle from Mexico, Proposed rule, published in the November 9, 2005
Federal Register.

The Arizona Department of Agriculture supports the proposed rule to
allow the importation of cattle from states/regions in Mexico considered
to be infested with cattle fever ticks (ticky states/regions) through
the U.S. Port-of-Entry located at San Luis, Arizona.

While there are economic incentives to allow cattle from ticky
states/regions to transit through San Luis, Arizona Port-of-Entry, our
support for the rule is based on the fact there is no scientific reason
to restrict cattle from ticky states/regions to importation through a
Texas Port-of-Entry. Cattle from ticky states/regions are currently
being imported into the U.S. through Texas Ports-of-Entry and many of
these are in turn shipped to Arizona as well as many other states. In
addition, prior to the implementation of the requirement for a "herd of
origin certificate" for cattle from Mexico, cattle from ticky
states/regions were being imported through all three of the
Ports-of-Entry in Arizona in spite of being prohibited in the Code of
Federal Regulations. There has been no incidence of a problem as a
result of this oversight. This is because regardless of which
Port-of-Entry cattle are imported into the U.S. through, the cattle are
subject to the same inspection and dipping procedures.

In the unlikely event that viable Boophilus spp. ticks survive the
dipping procedure, Boophilus spp. ticks could not establish a viable
population in the environment of San Luis, Arizona. This is according to
tick experts within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture
Research Service.

Sincerely,

Donald Butler

Director

#
**§4.126 Evaluation of disability from mental disorders.**

\(a\) When evaluating a mental disorder, the rating agency shall
consider the frequency, severity, and duration of psychiatric symptoms,
the length of remissions, and the veteran's capacity for adjustment
during periods of remission. The rating agency shall assign an
evaluation based on all the evidence of record that bears on
occupational and social impairment rather than solely on the examiner's
assessment of the level of disability at the moment of the examination.

\(b\) When evaluating the level of disability from a mental disorder,
the rating agency will consider the extent of social impairment, but
shall not assign an evaluation solely on the basis of social impairment.

\(c\) Delirium, dementia, and amnestic and other cognitive disorders
shall be evaluated under the general rating formula for mental
disorders; neurologic deficits or other impairments stemming from the
same etiology (e.g., a head injury) shall be evaluated separately and
combined with the evaluation for delirium, dementia, or amnestic or
other cognitive disorder (see §4.25).

\(d\) When a single disability has been diagnosed both as a physical
condition and as a mental disorder, the rating agency shall evaluate it
using a diagnostic code which represents the dominant (more disabling)
aspect of the condition (see §4.14). (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155)

\[53 FR 22, Jan. 4, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 52700, Oct. 8, 1996\]

**Supplement *Highlights* reference**: 19(1)
**DA 08-1534**

**June 30, 2008**

**NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED**

WC Docket Nos. 08-69 and 08-75

The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted the applications
listed in this notice pursuant to the Commission's streamlined
procedures for domestic section 214 transfer of control applications, 47
C.F.R. § 63.03. The Bureau has determined that grant of these
applications serves the public interest.[^1] For purposes of computation
of time when 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 Transfer of Control
    of U.S. South Communications, Inc. to First Data Corporation, WC
    Docket No. 08-69, Public Notice, DA 08-1229 (rel. May 29, 2008).

**Effective Grant Date: June 29, 2008**

2.  Domestic Section 214 Application Filed for the Transfer of Control
    of Certain Assets of CenturyTel Acquisition LLC to Onvoy, Inc. and
    Zayo Bandwidth Indiana, LLC, WC Docket No. 08-75, Public Notice, DA
    08-1271 (rel. May 30, 2008).

**Effective Grant Date: June 30, 2008**

For further information, please contact Tracey Wilson-Parker at 202 /
418-1394, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau.

-- FCC **--**

[^1]: *Implementation of Further Streamlining Measures for Domestic
    Section 214 Authorizations*, CC Docket No. 01-150, Report and Order,
    17 FCC Rcd 5517, 5529, para. 22 (2002).

[^2]: *Id.*; *see* 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 (computation of time).
**SEPARATE STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER HAROLD FURCHTGOTT-ROTH**

*Re: Vista Services Corporation, Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, File
No. ENF 99-10 (rel. \--, 2000).*

I concur in today's decision to impose a significant forfeiture against
Vista Services Corporation based on their violations of our slamming
rules. Although not relevant to the merits of the forfeiture, the Order
does contain dicta asserting jurisdiction over deceptive advertising
practices by long distance carriers.[^1] I write separately to note my
continued concern with the Commission's excursions into advertising
regulation.[^2]

[^1]: ¶ 11.

[^2]: See Separate Statements Of Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth in:
    *Business Discount Plan*, FCC 00-239 (rel. July 17, 2000), *petition
    for recon. pending*; *Joint FCC/FTC Policy Statement for the
    Advertising of Dial-Around and Other Long Distance Services to
    Consumers*, 15 FCC Rcd 8654 (2000). See generally, Harold
    Furchtgott-Roth and Bryan Tramont, *Commission on the Verge of a
    Jurisdictional Breakdown: The FCC and its Quest to Regulate
    Advertising*, 8 Comm. Law Conspectus 219 (Winter 2000)\*\*
MESSAGE NO: 8028203 DATE: 1/28/2008

CATEGORY: CVD TYPE: LIQ

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: C-351-829

PERIOD COVERED: 01/01/2006 TO 12/31/2006

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS, PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT

RE: AUTOMATIC LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTION FOR CERTAIN HOT-, ROLLED CARBON
STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM BRAZIL, (LIQUIDATE ALL ENTRIES FOR ALL FIRMS)
(C-351-829)

1\. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CONDUCT

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS OF COUNTERVAILING DUTY ORDERS.

INSTEAD,

REVIEWS MUST BE REQUESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 351.213 OF

THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS.

2\. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE HAS NOT RECEIVED A REQUEST FOR AN

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF THE COUNTERVAILING DUTY ORDER FOR THE

PERIODS AND ON THE MERCHANDISE LISTED BELOW. THEREFORE, IN

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 351.212(c) OF THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT

REGULATIONS, YOU ARE TO ASSESS COUNTERVAILING DUTIES ON

MERCHANDISE ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR

CONSUMPTION AT THE CASH DEPOSIT OR BONDING RATE IN EFFECT ON THE

DATE OF ENTRY.

CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL FLAT PRODUCTS FROM BRAZIL

C-351-829

01/01/2006 12/31/2006

LIQUIDATE ALL ENTRIES FOR ALL FIRMS

3\. NOTICE OF THE LIFTING OF SUSPENSION OF LIQUIDATION OF

ENTRIES OF SUBJECT MERCHANDISE DURING THE PERIOD 01/01/2006

THROUGH 12/31/2006 OCCURRED WITH THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE

OF INITIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FOR THE 09/2007

ANNIVERSARY MONTH 72 FR 61621, 10/31/2007. YOU SHALL CONTINUE

TO COLLECT CASH DEPOSITS OF ESTIMATED COUNTERVAILING DUTIES FOR

SUBSEQUENT ENTRIES OF THE SUBJECT MERCHANDISE AT THE CURRENT

RATES.

4\. THE ASSESSMENT OF COUNTERVAILING DUTIES BY THE CBP SERVICE

ON SHIPMENTS OR ENTRIES OF THIS MERCHANDISE IS SUBJECT TO THE

PROVISIONS OF SECTION 778 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930. SECTION

778 REQUIRES THAT CBP PAY INTEREST ON OVERPAYMENTS OR ASSESS

INTEREST ON UNDERPAYMENTS, OF THE REQUIRED AMOUNTS DEPOSITED AS

ESTIMATED COUNTERVAILING DUTIES. THE INTEREST PROVISIONS ARE

NOT APPLICABLE TO CASH OR BONDS POSTED AS ESTIMATED C

OUNTERVAILING DUTIES BEFORE THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE

COUNTERVAILING DUTY ORDER. INTEREST SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM

THE ENTRY DATE OR DATE OF DEPOSIT WHICHEVER IS LATER, OF

ESTIMATED COUNTERVAILING DUTIES THROUGH THE DATE OF LIQUIDATION.

THE RATE AT WHICH SUCH INTEREST IS PAYABLE IS THE RATE IN EFFECT

UNDER SECTION 6621 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 FOR SUCH

PERIOD.

5\. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CBP

OFFICERS, THE IMPORTING PUBLIC OR INTERESTED PARTIES, PLEASE

CONTACT DAVINA HASHMI OR RON TRENTHAM AT OFFICE OF AD/CVD

OPERATIONS, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE

ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AT (202) 482-0984

OR (202) 482-3577 RESPECTIVELY (GENERATED BY O6:GC).

6\. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS

INFORMATION.

DAVID M. GENOVESE
prior_LC_references.doc PHG 20dec05 - updated 28dec05

Zeroth order design report for the Next Linear Collider (1996)

<http://www-project.slac.stanford.edu/lc/ZDR/Zeroth.html>

TESLA TDR (2001)

<http://tesla.desy.de/new_pages/TDR_CD/start.html>

2001 Report on the Next Linear Collider, SLAC-R-571

<http://www.slac.stanford.edu/pubs/slacreports/slac-r-571.html>

GLC (2003)

<http://lcdev.kek.jp/ProjReport>

U.S. Linear Collider Technology Options Study (2004)

<http://www-project.slac.stanford.edu/ilc/techinfo/USLCTOS/default.htm>

XFEL Update (2002)

I can't seem to get there directly, a path that does work is:

[http://xfel.desy.de](http://xfel.desy.de/)

click technical information

click TDR Update in October 2002

also see Interim Report of the Scientific and Technical Issues
(XFEL-STI)

Working Group on a European XFEL Facility in Hamburg (2005)

<http://xfel.desy.de/e169/e1736/Interim_Report_STI-XFEL_050111_eng.pdf>

Other paths to TESLA older documents, not directly accessible

[http://tesla.desy.de](http://tesla.desy.de/)

click legacy links

click small picture of webpage in middle of page

click Famous Links (at top of page)

choose TESLA XFEL -- Supplement to Technical Design Report

ITRP Final Report (September, 2004) (33 pages) and parameters

<http://www.fnal.gov/directorate/icfa/ITRP_Report_Final.pdf>

<http://www.fnal.gov/directorate/icfa/LC_parameters.pdf>

ILC Technical Review Committee, second report 2003 (533 pages)

<http://www.slac.stanford.edu/xorg/ilc-trc/2002/2002/report/03rep.htm>

EUROTeV -- [http://www.eurotev.org](http://www.eurotev.org/) and
proposal

<http://www.eurotev.org/content/e154/upload/upload_file/EUROTeV_Proposal.pdf>
United Solar MOU (9/19/05)

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. announced that United Solar Ovonic has
entered into an MOU with Tianjin Jinneng Investment Company to form a
joint venture to establish a 25-MW thin-film triple-junction amorphous
silicon PV module manufacturing operation in Tianjin, the People\'s
Republic of China. Press at:
\<http://www.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/newsarticle.asp?dist=nbk&param=archive&siteid=mktw&guid=%7B0CFABADA%2DA0F9%2D4A17%2DBBD8%2D9CD654F978C9%7D

Uni-Solar: \<http://www.uni-solar.com/\>
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING

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Special Attention of: Notice PIH 95-33 (HUD)

Field Office Public Housing Issued: June 6, 1995

Directors; ONAP Administrators;

Field Accounting Divisions Expires: June 30, 1996

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Subject: Form HUD-52540, Project Accounting Data (PAD): For Use in
Public

and Indian Housing Development and Modernization Programs

1\. PURPOSE. This Notice is to transmit the revised Form HUD-52540,

Project Accounting Data (PAD), for use in reserving Public and Indian

Housing Development and Modernization Program funds and in correcting

fund reservations.

2\. FORM. The form replaces all previous versions and is in Word Perfect

format for ease of completion.

3\. FORM INSTRUCTIONS. There are three separate sets of form

instructions:

a\. Public Housing Development, including the Major Reconstruction of

Obsolete Projects (MROP), Program;

b\. Public and Indian Housing Modernization Program, which includes

the Comprehensive Grant Program (CGP), the Comprehensive

Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP), and the Lead-Based Paint

Risk Assessment (LBPRA) Program; and

c\. Indian Housing Development Program.

4\. WORD PERFECT FILE. The Word Perfect file, containing the form and
the

three sets of instructions, are being sent separately to each Field

Office/ONAP by cc.mail.

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Assistant Secretary for

Public and Indian Housing

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Previous Editions Are Obsolete HUD 21B(3-80)

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

445 12TH STREET, S.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 **DA 00-2027**

News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet:
http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov

**Released: September 5, 2000**

# WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU APPROVES WITHDRAWAL

# OF three Petitions for Reconsideration

On November 19, 1999, Priority Communications, Inc. (Priority) filed a
Petition for Reconsideration of an Order released on October 22, 1999,
which denied Priority's application for review of the denial of its
petition for reconsideration of the grant to Priority at Port St. Joe,
Florida on the frequency 931.0125 MHz rather than on 931.2375 MHz in FCC
File No. 23842-P/ML-01-95. Priority Communications Inc., *Memorandum
Opinion and Order*, FCC 99-301 (rel. Oct. 22, 1999).

On November 19, 1999, Priority also filed a Petition for Reconsideration
of an Order released on October 22, 1999, which denied Priority's
application for review of the denial of Priority's petition for
reconsideration of the grant to Priority at Colquitt, Georgia on the
frequency 931.0125 MHz rather than on 931.2375 MHz in FCC File No.
22404-CD-P/ML-95. Priority Communications Inc., *Memorandum Opinion and
Order*, FCC 99-300 (rel. Oct. 22, 1999).

On December 22, 1999, Priority filed a Petition for Reconsideration of
an Order released on November 24, 1999, which denied Priority's
application for review of the denial of Priority's request for extension
of its Pensacola, Florida construction permit in FCC File No.
22406-CD-P/ML-95. Priority Communications Inc., *Memorandum Opinion and
Order*, 14 FCC Rcd 19944 (1999).

By three letters, each dated August 23, 2000, Priority requested the
withdrawal of each of its three Petitions for Reconsideration, noting
that "its business plans have changed as a result of the FCC's
transition from site-by-site to geographic licensing of 931 MHz paging
facilities, which have rendered \[Priority's\] concerns moot." As part
of each request, Priority provided a certification in accordance with
section 1.935(a) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. §1.935(a).

The Policy and Rules Branch of the Commercial Wireless Division has
reviewed and hereby approves Priority's requests to withdraw its three
Petitions for Reconsideration.

Action by the Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless
Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.

For further information, contact Evan C. Baranoff at (202) 418-7142,
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Commercial Wireless Division, Policy
and Rules Branch.
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**[Committee Members]{.underline}** (\* - denotes voting member)

Bill Wallis -- RMCG Liaison

BLM COSO \*Cal Anacker - chair

2850 Youngfield St. BIA

Lakewood, CO 80215 Wind River Agency

303-239-3689 P.O. Box 158

<wwallis@co.blm.gov> Ft. Washakie, WY 82514

> 307-332-4408

<cal_anacker@blm.gov>

\*L. Dean Clark -- vice chair \*Bob Means

NPS BLM

Intermountain Region Wyoming State Office

12795 W. Alameda Parkway 5353 Yellowstone Ave.

Lakewood, CO 80228 Cheyenne, WY 82003

303-969-2124 307-775-6287

<L_Dean_Clark@nps.gov> <Robert_Means@blm.gov>

\*Paul Langowski \*Alan Stover

USFS State

Rocky Mountain Region South Dakota State Forestry

P.O. Box 25127 2202 University Ave.

Lakewood, CO 80225-0127 Hot Springs, SD 57747

5307. 605-745-5820

<plangowski@fs.fed.us> <alan.stover@state.sd.us>

\*Shane Del Grosso Mike Frary

USFWS BLM COSO

R6 Huron WMD 2850 Youngfield St.

200 4^th^ St., SW Lakewood, CO 80215

Huron, SD 57350-2476 303-239-3804

605-352-5894 (ext. 16) <Mike_Frary@blm.gov>

[Shane]{.underline} <DelGrosso@fws.gov>

Rick Connell Scott Beacham

R2, Shoshone NF NPS, Midwest Region

808 Meadow Lane 601 Riverfront Dr.

Cody, WY 82414 Omaha, NE 68102

307-578-1280 402-661-1768

<rconnell@fs.fed.us> <Scott_Beacham@nps.gov>

Marcus Schmidt

BLM COSO

2850 Youngfield St.

Lakewood, CO 80215

303-239-3607

<Marcus_Schmidt@blm.gov>
**Rotating a Bose-Einstein condensate using photons with orbital angular
momentum**

Mikkel Andersen, Pierre Cladé, Changhyun Ryu, Vasant Natarajan, Kristian
Helmerson, and William D. Phillips

The transfer of spin (or internal) angular momentum from photons to
matter has been well understood and studied for a long time. On the
other hand, one can use light fields where the photons also carry
orbital angular momentum. The first-order Laguerre-Gaussian field is one
such light field where each photon carries one unit of orbital angular
momentum along its direction of propagation. We experimentally
demonstrate that this quantum of angular momentum can be coherently
transferred to sodium atoms in a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). The
experiment uses a set of counter-propagating Gaussian and
Laguerre-Gaussian beams, where an atom in the BEC can absorb a photon
from one beam and emit a (stimulated) photon into the other beam. We
create different rotational states by choosing different combinations of
the light beams. We confirm the coherent transfer of quantized angular
momentum by looking at the interference pattern between different
rotational states.

Category: Physics

**Guest researcher involved**:

Name: Pierre Cladé

Mentor\'s name: Kristian Helmerson

Division: Atomic Physics Division (842)

Laboratory: Laser Cooling and Trapping Group

Address: Rm. B237, Bldg. 216, Stop 8424

Telephone #: (301) 975-5231

FAX #: 301-975-8272

email: <pierre.clade@nist.gov>

Non Sigma Xi member

Name: Mikkel Andersen

Mentor\'s name: Kristian Helmerson

Division: Atomic Physics Division (842)

Laboratory: Laser Cooling and Trapping Group

Address: Bldg. 216, Stop 8424

Telephone #: (301) 975-5913

FAX #: 301-975-8272

email: <mikkel.andersen@nist.gov>

Non Sigma Xi member

Name: Changhyun Ryu

Mentor\'s name: Kristian Helmerson

Division: Atomic Physics Division (842)

Laboratory: Laser Cooling and Trapping Group

Address: Bldg. 216, Stop 8424

Telephone #: (301) 975-6583

FAX #: 301-975-8272

email: <changhyun.ryu@nist.gov>

Non Sigma Xi member
***CALL FOR PAPERS***

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#### *2006 NASA Cost Symposium*

***"Cost Estimators -- Key Enablers to NASA's Vision"***

## The NASA Cost Community invites you to actively

## Contribute to our annual NASA Cost Symposium to be held at:

#### *Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square*

#### *Cleveland, Ohio*

##### 20 June -- 22 June 2006

**We are seeking papers and presentations covering a wide variety of
cost estimating**

topics, including:

  ------------------------------ ----------------------------------------
  **Vision for Space             
  ExplorationRegression          
  Analysis**                     

  **Results of NASA Cost         **NASA Specific Cost Estimating Models**
  Research**                     

  **Improvements to existing     **Cost Methodologies/Applications**
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  **Life Cycle Cost Analysis**   **Parametric Cost Estimating**

  **Risk Analysis**              **Lessons Learned**

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**and related Topics.**

> Prospective speakers should submit by e-mail, an abstract and
> biographies for all authors (not to exceed 2 pages). Also, include
> presenter's address, telephone number; facsimile number and e-mail
> address on a separate page (include information for all authors).

**Submissions are due no later than April 30, 2006.**

**Provide Submissions to:**

**Sheryl McGurk**

**(202) 358-1723**

**Sheryl.McGurk-1@nasa.gov**
Quantity purchase pricing is offered for our NAIP Imagery.

We have years 2003 through 2006 in both one and two meter resolutions.
To view the dataset maps for the compressed county mosaics (CCM), please
click on your year of interest:

[NAIP
2003](http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_Image/03_naip_covlg.gif)

[NAIP2004](http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_Image/ccms_2004_lg.gif)

[NAIP2005](http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_Image/2005_naip_largemap.gif)

[NAIP2006](http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_Image/2006_naip_cov.gif)

We have quarter quad (QQ) and coastal hurricane coverage datasets
available as well.

A caveat to the purchase of the CCMs and QQs is covered in the *[Notice
of Understanding]{.underline}*. For download, click here for a CCM [PDF
version](http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/naip_ccmnou_20070320pdf.pdf)
or [DOC
version](http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/naip_ccmnou_20070320.doc),
rev1.2 or here for a QQ [PDF
version](http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/naip_qqnou_20070327pdf.pdf)
or [DOC
version](http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/naip_qqnou_20070327.doc),
rev1.

Please forward any questions regarding these datasets and the pricing
structure to:

Customer Service Section

USDA Farm Service Agency

Aerial Photography Field Office

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Salt Lake City UT 84119-2020

Tel: 801-975-3503

Fax: 801-975-3532

Email: <apfo.sales@slc.usda.gov>

Web site: [http://www.apfo.usda.gov](http://www.apfo.usda.gov/)
**Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training & Allied Programs - 2006**

**Program Location Year Started Website**

Argentina 2001
[www.direpi.vigia.org.ar](http://www.direpi.vigia.org.ar/)

Australia 1991

Brazil 2000
[www.saude.gov.br/bvs/svs/index.htm](http://www.saude.gov.br/bvs/svs/index.htm)

Canada 1975

Central America 2000

Costa Rica

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Nicaragua

Central Asia 2003

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan)

China 2001 <http://211.167.248.12/cfetp>

Colombia 1992

Egypt 1993

European Union (EPIET) 1995 [www.epiet.org](http://www.epiet.org/)

France 2004

Germany 1996

Ghana 1997

India 2001 [www.nieicmr.org](http://www.nieicmr.org/)

Italy 1992 [www.epicentro.iss.it](http://www.epicentro.iss.it/)

Japan 1999

Jordan 1999

Kenya 2004

South Sudan

Malaysia 2003

Mexico 1984

Pakistan 2006

Peru 1989

Philippines 1987

Saudi Arabia 1989

South Africa 2006
[[http://www.nicd.ac.za/units/feltp/feltp_home.html]{.underline}](http://www.nicd.ac.za/units/feltp/feltp_home.html)

South Korea 2001

Spain 1994

Taiwan 1984

Thailand 1980 <http://epid.moph.go.th./fetp/index.html>

Uganda 1994 [www.iph.ac.ug](http://www.iph.ac.ug/)

United States of America 1951 [www.cdc.gov/eis](http://www.cdc.gov/eis)

Vietnam 1997 [www.hsph.edu.vn](http://www.hsph.edu.vn/)

Zimbabwe 1993
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height="3.125in"}**TRIP TO THE**

***Brooklyn Botanical Garden***

**For the 24^th^ Annual Cherry Blossom Festival**

***"Sakura Matsuri"***

**Saturday, April 30, 2005**

Participate in New York City's Rite of Spring at Sakura Matsuri. Take in
the exuberant cherry blossom display, while enjoying performances and
demonstrations celebrating Japanese culture. Events including Taiko
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Purchase tickets at the Berkner BERA Store (x-3347)

from 9 -- 3pm, Monday through Friday, before April 29.

No refund after April 27^th^. There are 55 seats only.

For further information, call Beth Lin at x-3372.

Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Association (APAA), the Social
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and BERA in celebration of *Asian Pacific American Heritage* month.