BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
How to Rake

Without Breaking Your Back

Autumn can be beautiful -- if only you didn't have to rake! Whether it's
leaves or needles that fall in your area, these tips can help you clean
up your yard without messing up your back.

**YARD WORK WARMUP.** Before you start raking, do some simple stretches
to loosen muscles and help improve circulation.

-   **Hamstrings.** Prop your heel on a step and lean forward until you
    feel the stretch in the back of your thigh. Repeat on the opposite
    side.

-   **Quads.** Stand on one leg and bend the opposite knee. Reach around
    behind you to hold your raised foot (steady yourself with your other
    hand). Pull your heel in toward your buttocks until you feel a
    stretch in the front of your thigh. Repeat on the opposite side.

-   **Upper body.** Hold your hands together over your head, fingers
    entwined and palms facing up. Lean to each side for about 10
    seconds. Repeat three times.

> **GAIN WITHOUT PAIN.** Here are some tips on how to rake without
> strain.

-   **Start** raking with one foot forward and the other back, then
    switch foot position every few minutes so you don't overexert your
    muscles.

-   **When** bending over to pick up leaves, bend your knees, not your
    back.
**David J. Friedman**

Research Director/Union of Concerned Scientists

1825 K Street, NW, Suite 800

Washington, D.C.  20006

Phone: 202-378-6306

E-mail: dfriedman@ucsusa.org

**EDUCATION**

University of California, Davis, September 1995--present

Ph.D. Candidate, Transportation Technology and Policy

Chevron Fellowship Recipient, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998

IGERT Fellowship Recipient, 1999-2001

California Energy Commission Internship, Summer 1998

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

BS, Mechanical Engineering, February 1993

**Work Experience**

Union of Concerned Scientists, Washington, D.C., 2001--present

2003--present: Research Director

2001--2003: Senior Analyst

> Oversee vehicles program research planning, strategy, and
> implementation for a team of four researchers. Technical lead on
> federal fuel economy research and advocacy, hybrid and fuel cell
> vehicles work. Responsibilities include technology evaluation and
> assessments, scenario impact assessments, advocacy and lobbying.

University of California, Davis, CA, 1995-2001

> Researcher: Lead graduate student researcher on the development of a
> detailed fuel cell stack and system simulation for the UC Davis Fuel
> Cell Vehicle Modeling Program. Lead developer of the UC Davis Advanced
> Vehicle Technology Evaluator simulation program (simulates electric
> and hybrid electric vehicles). Controls project leader for the
> 1995-1996 UC Davis FutureCar team. Various policy evaluations.

Arthur D. Little, Cambridge, MA, 1993-1995

> Research Associate: Design of vehicle configurations for a near-term
> conversion hybrid electric vehicle. Analysis of diesel and fuel cell
> vehicles in support of the Partnership for a New Generation of
> Vehicles. Assessment of thermal management requirements for electric
> vehicles operating in cold weather conditions. Evaluation of carbon
> materials and high temperature metal hydrides for storing gaseous
> hydrogen. Assessment of building applications for PEM fuel cells.
**EI Merge Beta**

*Pre-Installation Document*

EI Merge is a Windows application designed to merge multiple Access
database tables. This document describes the pre-installation process to
handle a bug in Windows. The problem (NTLDR is missing) occurs on
Windows machines that have NTFS file system with Windows 2000 with less
than service pack 4 or with Windows XP with less than service pack 2.

**Before Installing EI Merge**

There is a bug in Windows OS that is induced by using EI Merge. It is
necessary to understand and fix the problem before using EI Merge. In
the "NTLDR Issues" folder of EI Merge Install CD there is an application
called CheckForOS.exe. Run it by double clicking. If everything is fine,
then the **Status** will be identical to the following screen:

![](media/image1.png){width="2.7604166666666665in"
height="2.5104166666666665in"}

If the **Status** reads

Windows **XP** Service Pack **2** or greater needs to be installed.

Please install correct service pack from the EI Merge CD and try again.

Or

Windows **2000** Service Pack **4** or greater needs to be installed.

Please install correct service pack from the EI Merge CD and try again.

then locate the proper (win2k or winxp) subfolder under "NTLDR
Issues\\Service Packs" directory on the CD and apply the proper service
pack.

Next, copy the "bcupdate2.exe" utility from "NTLDR Issues" folder on the
CD to the root drive (this where your OS is installed, usually the C
drive). Run "bcupdate2.exe" from DOS command window:

**C:\>bcupdate2 c: f/**

This will fix the Master File Table in NTFS.

**Now the EI Merge setup may be run.**
**[GENERAL]{.underline}**

**[EDUCATION and OUTREACH]{.underline}**

**[FUTURE FLIGHT PROGRAM - ISSA PHASE I/II/III]{.underline}**

**[ISSUES AND CONCERNS]{.underline}**

**[SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS]{.underline}**

**Fundamental Physics**

# MIT Laser Cooling Group Reports Evidence for Superfluid Flow in BEC Cloud

Wolfgang Ketterle of MIT reports that a paper from his group has
appeared in Physics Review letters concerning superfluid flow in
laser-cooled gases. Authored by R. Onofrio, C. Raman, J. M. Vogels, J.
Abo-Shaeer, A.P. Chikkatur, and W. Ketterle, the paper *Observation of
Superfluid Flow in a Bose-Einstein Condensed Gas (*Phys. Rev. Lett.
**85**, 2228-2231 (2000)) describes the hydrodynamic flow observed in a
Bose-Einstein condensate stirred by a macroscopic object, a blue-detuned
laser beam, using nondestructive *in situ* phase contrast imaging. Above
a critical velocity, the onset of dissipation was observed through the
appearance of an asymmetric density distribution indicating a pressure
gradient. This study confirmed our earlier report where evidence for a
critical velocity was obtained by a calorimetric method.

Ketterle also reports that he presented an invited talk *Bose-Einstein
condensation - identity crisis for indistinguishable particles* at the
symposium "One hundred years of the Quantum: from Max Planck to
entanglement" at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington.

**[Fundamental Physics Investigator Organizes International
Workshops]{.underline}**

Jason Ho of Ohio State University has helped to organize a Workshop on
Bose-Einstein Condensation at the National Center for Theoretical
Science in Taiwan, December 18-21, 2000. He also

He alsoHe alsoH He also helped to organize a mini workshop on
Bose-Einstein condensation at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on
December 15, 2000.

**[\
]{.underline}**

**[UPCOMING EVENTS]{.underline}**

March 12-16, 2001 2001 March Meeting of the American Physical Society

> Seattle, WA

April 28-May 1, 2001 2001 April Meeting of the American Physical Society

Washington, DC

May 1-4, 2001 2nd Pan-Pacific Basin Workshop on Microgravity Sciences

> Pasadena, CA, USA
>
> http://space.hsv.usra.edu/ppbws_2001/

May 6-11, 2001 CLEO/QELS 2001 (co-sponsored by the APS Division of

> Laser Science)
>
> Baltimore, MD

June 17 - July 8, 2001 Aspen workshop: \"Fundamental Issues of Quantum
Gases\" Aspen Center for Physics, Aspen, Colorado
> ![](media/image1.png){width="1.5847222222222221in"
> height="0.7277777777777777in"} ***Disaster News***

***Economic Injury Loans for Small Businesses***

SBA Disaster Assistance--Field Operations Center East-One Baltimore
Place, Suite 300-Atlanta, GA 30308

**Release Date:** June 11, 2007 **Contact:** Mark Ihenacho

**Release Number:** 07-446, VT 10870 **Phone:** 404-347-3771

**SBA URGES PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO**

**APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE BEFORE JULY 3;**

**ONE ADDITIONAL COUNTY ADDED**

**MONTPELIER, Vt. --** The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is
reminding Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) that do not provide
critical services of a governmental nature the filing deadline for SBA
low interest rate disaster loans is **July 3.** SBA also announces that
the county of Lamoille in the State of Vermont has been added to the
declaration. These loans are available as a result of President Bush's
Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused
by severe storms and flooding April 15 -21, 2007.

PNPs located in the counties of Bennington, Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille,
Orange, Rutland, Windham and Windsor in the State of Vermont are
eligible to apply to SBA. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP
organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless
shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools and colleges.

Eligible private non-profit organizations may qualify for loans up to
\$1.5 million. These loans are for permanent repair and/or replacement
work. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based upon each
applicant's financial condition.

**The deadline to apply for these loans is [July 3, 2007.]{.underline}**

Disaster loan information and application forms may be obtained by
calling the SBA's Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (for the
hearing-impaired 1-800-877-8339), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9
p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (EDT) or by writing to U.S.
Small Business Administration, Customer Service Center -- 130 South
Elmwood Avenue, Suite 516, Buffalo, NY 14202.

*\# \# \#*

*For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Programs, visit our
website at
[www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance](http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance).*
**§3.313 Claims based on service in Vietnam.**

\(a\) *Service in Vietnam*. "Service in Vietnam" includes service in the
waters offshore, or service in other locations if the conditions of
service involved duty or visitation in Vietnam.

\(b\) *Service connection based on service in Vietnam*. Service in
Vietnam during the Vietnam Era together with the development of
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma manifested subsequent to such service is
sufficient to establish service connection for that disease. (Authority:
38 U.S.C. 501(a))

\[55 FR 43124, Oct. 26, 1990\]
Berkeley Cascade and Flasher Workshop

July 24-27, 2005

Preliminary Agenda

**Sunday, July 24^th^**

1:30 p.m. Discussion of the goals of the workshop,

one-on-one software tutoring

working groups

**Monday, July 25^th^**

9:00 a.m Spencer Klein Welcome, Introduction, Goals of the Workshop

9:30 Mark Krasberg A users guide to the flashers (TBC)

10:00 Chris Wendt Flashers, brightness calibrations, and module
orientation

10:30 Refreshment Break

11:00 Kurt Woschnagg Flasher analysis in AMANDA

11:30 Tom McCauley How to simulate cascades and flashers

12:00 Sourav Mandal Characteristics of Flasher Data

12:30 Lunch

1:30 working groups

3:00 Afternoon refreshments

3:20 working groups

**Tuesday, July 26^th^**

9:00 a.m. Doug Rutledge Flashers and Hole Ice

9:30 Tom McCauley Flasher and Cascade studies with Renew

10:00 Sean Grullon Waveform based reconstruction

10:30 Refreshment Break

11:00 Dave Hardtke String 21 Flashers in the AMANDA data

11:30 Dima Chirkin Flasher Reconstruction

12:00 Spencer Klein Characteristics of Cascade Simulations (TBC)

12:30 Lunch

1:30 working groups

3:00 Afternoon refreshments

3:20 working groups

**Wednesday, July 27^th^**

9:00 a.m Progress Reports

10:30 Refreshment Break

10:45 more working groups

12:30 Lunch

1:30 working groups

3:00 Afternoon refreshments

3:20 Progress Reports/Meeting wrapup

4:30 adjourn
Identification of Novel Genes Required For Chromosome Segregation

Meiosis is a specialized cell division that occurs during sexual
reproduction. It results in the formation of haploid gametes from
diploid precursor cells. Homologous chromosomes undergo crossing over
during meiosis, which is required for accurate homologue segregation. In
addition, meiotic recombination gives rise to offspring with recombined
DNA. Not all components of the machinery for crossover formation are
known. Previous work has identified genes coding for proteins with
functions in recombination. Some of these gene products are specific for
meiosis while others also have function during mitosis.

A mutant screen was performed to identify novel gene products with
function in meiotic chromosome segregation. Transposon-mediated
mutagenesis was used to generate a genome-wide library of specifically
tagged truncation/deletion alleles. Mutant strains with characteristic
defects for meiotic cell cycle progression and/or reduction in viability
after return to growth medium were further assayed for viability by
tetrad dissection. In order to test for homologous nondisjunction,
homozygous zip2 diploid mutants were generated. Since meiosis occurs in
diploids, mutants must be homozygous for the disrupted gene because the
wild type phenotype is dominant over the deletion. To test whether the
assay works, the strain was transformed with a known disruption
construct.
**PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE**

**I. [GENERAL:]{.underline}** This instruction supplements
Handbook-1-3550, Chapter 7, "Escrow,

Taxes and Insurance".

**II. [ATTACHMENT 7-C, Paragraph B. Amount:]{.underline}** Procedure
indicating

Insurance Policy Requirements.

This procedure amends the 3550 Instruction to advise Local and Area
Offices of the amount of homeowners insurance that can be required
according to State Law.

Michigan Law 445.1602 (a) prevents a lender from requiring coverage
greater than the replacement cost of the mortgaged building(s).
Therefore, Rural Development shall require the amount of property
insurance to be the lesser of (1) the replacement cost of the mortgaged
building(s), or (2) the outstanding principal balance of the secured
debts (Rural Development plus any prior liens).

It is anticipated that the insurance company will always provide a
replacement cost policy. Verify that the insurance binder you receive
contains replacement coverage.

**III. [PARAGRAPH NOTATIONS:]{.underline}** Please mark Handbook-1-3550,
Chapter 7,

Attachment 7-C, paragraph B. "Amount". Please mark this section of the

handbook, "Supplemented by Michigan Instruction".

**IV. [FILING INSTRUCTIONS:]{.underline}** File this Instruction in
Handbook-1-3550 Appendix

7
\-\-\-\--Original Message\-\-\-\--

From: Maria Price
\[[[mailto:mudpuppy1@gmail.com]{.underline}](mailto:mudpuppy1@gmail.com)\]

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 2:28 PM

To: comments

Subject: Aspects of the tax system that are unfair.

Please see the attached file (from am individual). Thank you.

Maria Price

November 13, 2023

The President\'s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform\
1440 New York Avenue NW Suite 2100\
Washington, DC 20220

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am a married heterosexual individual who feels strongly about civil
rights. Although the new tax changes seem to be founded on sound ideas,
the proposed tax changes include some unfair situations.

Some Examples of Unfair Taxation Include:

\* Unmarried couples pay taxes on their partner\'s health insurance that
is provided by thier employer

\* You can\'t use your flexible medical account for your partner\'s
medical costs

\* Your retirement benefits for your partner will be taxed higher than a
married couple

\* Children of same-sex parents may not be recognized as dependents for
tax purposes

Sincerely,

Mrs. Maria Price

Concerned Citizen
News Release

[Congressman Chris Cannon]{.smallcaps}

[Utah's 3rd District]{.smallcaps}

Cannon Applauds Refund of Long-Distance Telephone Excise Tax

*Tax originally levied in 1898 to fund the Spanish-American War*

For Immediate Release Contact: Charles Isom

May 25, 2006 202-225-7751

WASHINGTON, DC--- Congressman Chris Cannon (R-UT) today applauded the
announcement by the U.S. Treasury Department that the long distance
telephone tax that began in 1898 to fund the Spanish-American War will
end and that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will issue refunds of
tax on long-distance service for the past three years.

Cannon has been an outspoken critic of the tax, voicing his concerns to
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales in an August 2005 letter and
in-person, grilling the Attorney General during an oversight hearing in
the House Judiciary Committee last April.

**"This tax is a relic of the Spanish-American War.  A number of federal
courts have so far declared the tax to be illegal, yet the federal
government has stubbornly insisted on collecting this tax on everyone's
telephone bill. All this was a tax imposed to pay for a war that ended
over a century ago.  It's ridiculous and is past time this practice is
stopped," Cannon said today.**

Tax refunds will be a part of 2006 tax returns filed in 2007 and will
cover all excise tax paid on long-distance service over the last three
years.  Interest will be paid on refunds.  The IRS is working on a
simplified method for individuals to use to claim a refund on their 2006
tax returns.   

The tax was first levied as a "luxury" excise tax at 1 cent a phone call
to pay for the Spanish-American War, when only the wealthy had the means
to afford a phone. 

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**Airport Worksheet (Taos)**

**Taos, NM Municipal (SKX)**

![](media/image1.png){width="2.5in" height="2.4659722222222222in"}Coord:
N36-27.49; W105-40.34

Elev: 7091 MSL

Pat. Alt: 8000 MSL

Mag.Var: 11 E

CTAF: 122.8

VOR: TAS 117.6, 116, 14.5NM

APP: ABQ Ctr. 122.1R

FSS: ABQ 122.1R, 117.6T

AWOS: 132.975 (505) 758-5663

Facilities:

WXBrief: (800) 992-7433

Tel: (505) 758-4995

CAP Tel: (505)

## Self-Conducted Proficiency Flight Checklist

### Preflight

-   Flight Release

-   AFM/POH Review

-   Preflight Inspection

### Flight Tasks

-   Clearing Turns 3,000 feet AGL

-   720° steep turn (45-50° bank) Left

-   720° steep turn (45-50° bank) Right

-   Maintain 100 feet, 5° heading slow to 1.2 V~SI~ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_Knots

-   1.2 V~SI~ turn Left 90° / Altitude within 100 feet

-   1.2 V~SI~ turn Right 90° / Altitude within 100 feet

-   Maintain 5° heading slow to stall warning / Recover (min. Alt. loss)

-   Extend Flaps, Stall Onset, Maintain Heading & Altitude

-   Left 90° / Altitude within 100 feet, Extended Flaps

-   Right 90° / Altitude within 100 feet, Extended Flaps

-   Clearing Turns 3,000 feet AGL

-   1.2 V~SI~ 30° turn to stall warning onset. Recover straight ahead
    (min. Alt. loss)

-   Normal Landing (touch & go)

-   Short field Landing (Full Stop)

-   Soft Field Take Off

-   Soft Field Landing (Full Stop)

-   Short Field Take Off

### Post Flight

-   Secure Aircraft, Post Flight Inspection

-   Flight Time Reports

-   Review Performance
NY C88311

June 17, 1998

CLA-2-92:RR:NC:2:227 C88311

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9205.90.2000

Ms. Judy Ryan

Rivertown Trading Co.

1000 Westgate Drive

St. Paul, MN 55114

RE: The tariff classification of bagpipes from Scotland.

Dear Ms. Ryan:

In your letter dated May 22, 1998, you requested a tariff classification

ruling.

The sample submitted is a Scottish miniature bagpipe, measuring about 28

inches long, which consists of 3 drones, a blowpipe and chanter of
sheesham wood

(originating in Pakistan) and a tartan covered bag (originating in
Scotland),

with all the components assembled in Scotland. The subject merchandise
is

referred to as a \"chanter working set\" which allows the instrument to
be played

on the same basis as a practice chanter. It is stated that the bag can
be

inflated through the blowpipe in order to play the chanter, noting that
the 3

drones on this set are only for presentation purposes.

The applicable subheading for this bagpipe will be 9205.90.2000,
Harmonized

Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
wind

musical instruments\...woodwind instruments: bagpipes. The rate of duty
will be

free.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the
Customs

Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be

provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is

imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National

Import Specialist George Kalkines at 212-466-5794.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
\[PUBLIC---NO. 163---65^TH^ CONGRESS.\]

\[H. R. 8764.\]

An Act To authorize the coinage of fifty-cent pieces in commemoration of
the one hundredth anniversary of the admission of the State of Illinois
into the Union.

*Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled*, That, as soon as practicable,
and in commemoration of the one-hundredth anniversary of the admission
of the State of Illinois into the Union as a State, there shall be
coined at the mints of the United States, silver fifty-cent pieces to
the number of one hundred thousand, such fifty-cent pieces to be of the
standard troy weight, composition, diameter, device, and design, as
shall be fixed by the Director of the Mint, with the approval of the
Secretary of the Treasury, and said fifty-cent pieces shall be legal
tender in any payment to the amount of their face value.

SEC. 2. That all laws now in force relating to the subsidiary silver
coins of the United States and the coining or striking of the same,
regulating and guarding the process of coinage, providing for the
purchase of material, and for the transportation, distribution, and
redemption of the coins, for the prevention of debasement or
counterfeiting, for security of the coin, or for any other purpose,
whether said laws are penal or otherwise, shall, so far as applicable,
apply to the coinage hereby authorized: *Provided,* That the Government
shall not be subject to the expense of making the necessary dies and
other preparations for this coinage.

Approved, June 1, 1918.

\(213\)
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ DIVISION

In re DEBTOR NAME )

) Case No. \_\_\_- \_\_\_\_ - \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

) Chapter 13

)

> Debtor. ) Response Due: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

To: (name and address of claimant)

**OBJECTION TO CLAIM**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, Trustee / Debtor herein, objects to your
Claim No. \_\_, in the amount of \$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, for the following
reason(s):

*\[Insert basis for objection to claim\]*

**[PLEASE TAKE NOTICE]{.underline}: ANY RESPONSIVE PLEADING IN
OPPOSITION TO THIS OBJECTION TO CLAIM MUST BE FILED IN WRITING NO LATER
THAN TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF THIS OBJECTION AS
SHOWN ON THE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. THE RESPONSE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY
SERVED UPON THE UNDERSIGNED. IF NO RESPONSE IS FILED, THE COURT MAY
GRANT THIS OBJECTION WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE ON EXPIRATION OF THE
RESPONSE PERIOD.**

**IF A RESPONSE IS FILED, THE UNDERSIGNED OBJECTOR SHALL SET THE MATTER
FOR HEARING AND PROVIDE NOTICE THEREOF PURSUANT TO L.R. 3007 B. (L.B.R.
3007-1 B. FOR CASES FILED BEFORE JUNE 5, 2008).**

Signature of Trustee / Debtor

Certificate of Service

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Name
**Subject:** Flight Summary - Flight No. 563 N

**Date:** 1 January 2007

**Flight No.:** 563 N

**Organization / Experimenter:** University of Pennsylvania/ Dr. Mark
Devlin

**Description of Experiment:** The Balloon-borne Large Aperture
Submillimeter Telescope (BLAST) is a telescope that will make maps of
the submillimeter sky at \~1-ft resolution. Its goals include constrain
the star formation history of the Universe by determining redshift
distribution of starburst galaxies, to determine temperature and density
of interstellar dust in our Galaxy, and to find protostellar cores in
our Galaxy.

**Launch Site:** McMurdo Station, Antarctica

**Date / Time Launched:** 21 December / 01:53 Z

**Balloon:** W 39.57-2-37

**CSBF No.:** 925

**Mil Thickness:** 0.8 Mil.

**Balloon Weight:** 4,056 lbs.

**Experiment Weight:** 4,008 lbs.

**Suspended Weight:** 5,808 lbs.

**Gross Inflation:** 10,850 lbs.

**Free Lift:** 10%

**Float Altitude:** 125 Kft

**Terminate Date/Time**: 02 January 2007 / 00:30 Z

**Impact Date/Time:** 02 January 2007 / 01:05 Z

**Impact Location:** 83-12.5 S / 141-08.3 E (408 nm southwest of McMurdo
Station)

**Total Flight Time:** 287 hours, 12 minutes (11 days, 23 hours, 12
minutes)

**Condition of Payload:** Unknown

**Remarks:** The flight was an operations and science success. All of
the science pre-flight desired requirements were exceeded. The Principal
Investigator reported that science data was of excellent quality
throughout the flight.

The termination was performed by a combination of OTH procedures from
the Palestine OCC, and LOS procedures from an LC-130 within visual range
of the balloon. At termination, all communications (LOS and OTH links)
were lost with the Universal Terminate Package (UTP). As a result,
parachute separate commands did not get through. CSBF personnel in the
LC-130 reported that the parachute did not separate upon impact and that
the payload was dragging. After several subsequent over flights of the
payload and unsuccessful retransmissions of the parachute separate
commands, the LC-130 returned to McMurdo. The payload was still dragging
when the aircraft left the area. It should be noted that the science
flight computers and hard drives containing the data are located
securely within the payload frame inside a structurally sound pressure
vessel.

CSBF will make every effort to get a Twin Otter or Bassler aircraft out
to the impact site as soon as possible.
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**U.S. Department of Justice**

**United States Trustees**

**Central District of California**

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Debtor: Bankruptcy Case \#

EIN: Employer maintains a group health pension plan

Is this a public corporation? Yes No

1.  **If the debtor sponsors a group health or dental plan, complete the
    information below. Yes** **.** **If No, go to #2.**

Premiums paid through employee contributions employer contributions

Are the premium payments current? Yes No

Benefits paid from employee contributions general assets of the company

Name, address and telephone number of responsible officer:

2.  **If the debtor sponsors a pension plan, complete the information
    below.** **Yes \_\_\_** **.** **If No, go to #3.**

401(k) Plan Profit Sharing Plan Defined Benefit Plan

Money Purchase Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Name, address and telephone number of responsible officer:

Does the employee make contributions to the Plan? Yes No

Have all employee contributions been forwarded to the trust fund? Yes No

If the debtor maintains a defined benefit or money purchase plan, are
they fully funded?

Have any trustees, officers, owners or board members of the debtor
received any distributions form the plan within the last year? If so,
please provide the name, address and title for each individual:

Have any trustees, officers, owners or board members received any loans
from the plan that are not participant loans? If so, please provide the
name, address and title for each individual:

Has the debtor company received any loans from the plan? If so, please
state the approximate date, amount and purpose of the loan.

3.  **I declare under penalty of perjury that the answers contained in
    the foregoing question are true and correct** **to the best of my
    knowledge.**

Dated By:

December 2003 USTLA-8

A copy of this document will be provided to the Department of Labor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tim Jones (315) 477-6436

<timothy.jones@ny.usda.gov>

**USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND NBT BANK AWARD \$197,882 COMMUNITY
FACILITIES LOAN GUARANTEE TO DUANESBURG AREA COMMUNITY CENTER**

DUANESBURG, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2008 -- U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural
Development State Director Patrick H. Brennan joined federal, state,
local and NBT Bank officials this afternoon to award a \$197,882 loan
guarantee to the Duanesburg Area Community Center.

The funding is provided through Rural Development's Community Facilities
Guaranteed Loan program, which assists rural communities with essential
public facilities while encouraging private investment in rural areas.
NBT Bank provided the loan and Rural Development guaranteed 80 percent
of it. The loan will be used to install energy-efficient heating, air
conditioning and lighting for the new 25,000 square foot community
center. The guaranteed loan raises USDA Rural Development and NBT's
total investment in the community center to nearly \$1.2 million. Rural
Development guaranteed a \$1 million loan through NBT in 2007 for the
center.

"I commend USDA and NBT Bank in providing this loan for the Duanesburg
Area Community Center," said Rep. Michael R. McNulty (NY-21). "This
facility will be an outstanding resource, and will enable the community
center to provide their valuable services in a safe, comfortable,
energy-efficient environment."

"One of our core missions at USDA Rural Development is to improve the
quality of life in rural communities and this new community center will
certainly accomplish that," said Patrick H. Brennan, State Director for
USDA Rural Development in New York. "I'm especially pleased that we were
able to use our Community Facilities loan guarantee program, since it
enables us to support worthwhile projects such as the Duanesburg Area
Community Center at a minimal cost to the taxpayer."

"NBT Bank is very happy to support the Duanesburg Area Community
Center,\" said Jeff Levy, regional president of the bank\'s Capital
Region. \"This facility will meet a variety of educational, recreational
and social needs of area residents by focusing on children, families and

senior citizens."

"We are very excited for the residents of Duanesburg, and all of our
neighboring rural communities," said Ken Romanski, President of the
Duanesburg Area Community Center. "This new facility will allow us to
positively impact the lives of thousands of children, families, and
senior citizens, by providing many new programs and services in our
area."

USDA Rural Development's mission is to increase economic opportunity and
improve the quality of life for rural residents. In fiscal year 2007,
USDA Rural Development invested more than \$262 million in New York,
raising its total investment in the state to more than \$1.5 billion
since 2001. Further information on rural programs is available by
contacting the State Office at (315) 477-6400 or by visiting USDA\'s web
site at <http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ny>.
**SEMANA MUNDIAL DE LA SEGURIDAD VIAL**

**EJEMPLO DE UNA PROCLAMACIÓN**

**Una proclamación de \[Título del líder\]**

**\[Nombre de la comunidad\]**

*POR CUANTO*, las Naciones Unidas han designado la semana del 23 al 29
de abril como la Semana Mundial de la Seguridad Vial y;

*POR CUANTO*, cada año, en todo el mundo, mueren más de un millón de
personas debido a lesiones ocurridas en choques en la vía pública y;

*POR CUANTO*, el objetivo de la Semana Mundial de la Seguridad Vial será
los conductores jóvenes y;

*POR CUANTO*, en los Estados Unidos los choques automovilísticos son la
causa principal de muerte de personas entre 4 y 34 años de edad y;

*POR CUANTO*, durante el año 2005 los conductores jóvenes estuvieron
involucrados en más de 7,460 choques fatales a través del todo el país,
en donde murieron 3,467 de esos jóvenes y 2,171 pasajeros que iban con
esos conductores y;

*POR CUANTO*, aproximadamente el 62 por ciento de estos jóvenes entre 15
y 20 años que murieron, NO tenían abrochado el cinturón de seguridad en
el momento del choque fatal y;

*POR CUANTO*, el uso regular del cinturón de seguridad es la manera más
efectiva de proteger a los hispanos y disminuir los índices de
mortalidad debido a choques automovilísticos y;

*POR CUANTO,* en el año 2005 sobrevivieron setenta y siete por ciento de
los pasajeros que estuvieron involucrados en choques mortales y que
llevaban abrochado el cinturón de seguridad;

AHORA, POR CUANTO, YO, **\[NOMBRE, TÍTULO Y JURISDICCIÓN\]**, proclamo y
anuncio aquí la semana del 23 al 29 de abril, como **La Semana Mundial
de la Seguridad Vial,** y hago un llamado a todos los ciudadanos de
nuestra comunidad y sus alrededores para ayudar a reducir
significativamente el número de muertes y graves heridas ocasionadas en
choques automovilísticos, recordando a todos los conductores jóvenes que
se abrochen el cinturón y utilicen siempre sus cinturón de seguridad
cuando manejan o van como pasajeros en un vehículo. Todos los viajes y
todo el tiempo.

**Y PARA QUE CONSTE**

Firmo el presente en nombre de **\[Nombre de la comunidad\]**.

**\[Título, Jurisdicción\]**

**\[Fecha\]**
MESSAGE NO: 8311206 DATE: 11/6/2008

CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: ADM

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: A-570-891

PERIOD COVERED: 12/01/2005 TO 11/30/2006

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS, PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT

RE: CASH DEPOSIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAND TRUCKS AND CERTAIN, PARTS THEREOF
FROM CHINA (A-570-891-000)

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

REGISTER (73 FR 43684) ON 07/28/2008 THE FINAL RESULTS OF ITS

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF CERTAIN EXPORTERS SUBJECT TO THE

ANTIDUMPING ORDER ON HAND TRUCKS AND CERTAIN PARTS THEREOF

FROM THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR THE PERIOD 12/01/2005

THROUGH 11/30/2006.

2\. AS A RESULT OF COMMERCE\'S REVIEW, THE CASH DEPOSIT RATES

HAVE BEEN REVISED FOR CERTAIN EXPORTERS. THEREFORE, FOR

SHIPMENTS OF HAND TRUCKS AND CERTAIN PARTS THEREOF FROM THE

PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE,

FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER JULY 28, 2008, THE REQUIRED CASH

DEPOSIT HAS BEEN REVISED FOR THE FOLLOWING EXPORTERS:

QINGDAO TAIFA GROUP CO. LTD. A-570-891-000 383.60

PERCENT

QINGDAO FUTURE TOOL, INC. A-570-891-000 383.60

PERCENT

SHANDONG MACHINERY I&E GROUP CORP A-570-891-000 383.60 PERCENT

3\. IF ANY ENTRIES OF THIS MERCHANDISE ARE EXPORTED BY A FIRM

OTHER THAN THE EXPORTERS LISTED ABOVE, THEN THE FOLLOWING

INSTRUCTIONS APPLY:

A. IF THE PRC OR NON-PRC EXPORTER OF THE SUBJECT MERCHANDISE

HAS ITS OWN RATE, USE THE APPLICABLE EXPORTER\'S RATE FOR

DETERMINING THE CASH DEPOSIT RATE.

B. FOR ALL PRC EXPORTERS OF SUBJECT MERCHANDISE, WHICH HAVE NOT

BEEN ASSIGNED TO A SEPARATE RATE, THE CASH-DEPOSIT RATE WILL BE

THE PRC-WIDE RATE OF 383.60 PERCENT.

C. FOR ALL NON-PRC EXPORTERS OF SUBJECT MERCHANDISE WHICH HAVE

NOT RECEIVED THEIR OWN RATE, THE CASH-DEPOSIT RATE WILL BE THE

RATE APPLICABLE TO THE PRC EXPORTER THAT SUPPLIED THAT NON-PRC

EXPORTER.

4\. THESE CASH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL

FURTHER NOTICE. DO NOT LIQUIDATE ANY ENTRIES OF MERCHANDISE

INCLUDED IN THIS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW UNTIL ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED.

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

OPERATION, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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

OR (202) 482-3577 RESPECTIVELY (GENERATED BY O8: ED).

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

DAVID M. GENOVESE
# UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

**NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION**

**NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION BOARD**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**)**

**IN THE MATTER OF )**

> **)**

**Margaret H. Burton )**

**Former Manager ) Docket No. 07 - 0302 - III**

**Progressive Teachers FCU )**

**Chattanooga, Tennessee )**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_)**

## ORDER OF PROHIBITION

**WHEREAS,** Margaret H. Burton, former manager at Progressive Teachers
Federal Credit Union ("Credit Union"), is an "institution-affiliated
party" participating in the affairs of said credit union; and

**WHEREAS,** Margaret H. Burton has executed a Stipulation and Consent
to Issuance of an Order of Prohibition, which is accepted and approved
by the National Credit Union Administration, acting through counsel; and

**WHEREAS,** Margaret H. Burton has stipulated and consented to the
issuance of this Order of Prohibition pursuant to Section 206(g) of the
Federal Credit Union Act, 12 U.S.C. §1786(g) and Part 747 of the
National Credit Union Administration Rules and Regulations, 12 C.F.R.
§747.

**NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED THAT:**

1.  Margaret H. Burton is prohibited from further participating, in any
    manner, in the conduct of the affairs of any federally insured
    credit union and any other institution as defined in Section
    206(g)(7) of the Federal Credit Union Act, 12 U.S.C. §1786(g)(7).

2.  The Stipulation and Consent to Issuance of this Order of Prohibition
    is made a part hereof and is incorporated herein by reference.

3.  This Order of Prohibition shall become effective on the date it is
    issued.

### NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION BOARD

**BY:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**[/s/]{.underline}**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

Alonzo Swann, III, Regional Director

National Credit Union Administration, Region III

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**[April 13,
2007]{.underline}**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

Date
This is a Data Dictionary of the Data Elements in the Frequency of Wind
Direction File

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# SEASONS OF THE DESERT

**Winter -- Reading the Weather**

The American Southwest is well known for its great climate. For the
majority of the year, temperatures are warm, and skies are clear. This
does not mean, of course, that there is no variety in the weather.
Summer thunderstorms can be quite violent, and winter snows are not
unheard of. A basic knowledge of meteorology can help us plan our daily
activities more wisely.

**Clouds**

There are three main cloud types: cirrus (wispy), stratus (layered), and
cumulus (puffy).

Cirrus clouds may indicate nothing more than high altitude winds, but if
they create a halo around the sun or moon it is probably the first sign
of approaching bad weather.

Stratus clouds imply that precipitation is likely.

Cumulus clouds generally hint at clear weather, unless they begin to
rise and darken.

Cloud names that include the name "nimbus" always imply rain.

**Winds**

Fair weather usually comes with northwest, west, or southwest winds.
Winds from the northeast, east, or south, bring unsettled weather.

**Barometric Pressure**

A falling barometer means low pressure is coming, bringing changes in
the weather. A rising barometer indicates high pressure, and good
weather, is on the way. If the barometer hasn't changed recently, the
weather will continue as is.

**Relative Humidity**

Humidity is the percentage of moisture in the air. The higher the
humidity, the more likely it is to rain.

**Be Your Own Weather Bureau**

Depending on where you live, there may not be an accurate local
forecast. Then it may be worthwhile to set up a small weather station.
No fancy instruments are required, but these basic ones will be helpful.

Thermometer -- there are several types available. The cheapest is the
small mercury-type, but units that show high/low or indoor/outdoor
temperatures are handy.

Barometer -- probably the most important instrument to have, there are
several different types available.

Wind speed and direction -- weather vanes can be as simple as wetting a
finger and holding it up to see which side becomes cool. An anemometer
shows wind speed.

Humidity -- relative humidity can be easily determined using a sling
psychrometer or a hygrometer. A rain gauge is also worth investing in.

**Weather Signs in the Outdoors**

Jet contrails show humidity and wind conditions in the upper atmosphere.
A long trail infers high humidity. A short trail indicates drier, more
stable conditions. The trail will linger in one piece if the winds are
from one direction, but will break up if wind direction changes.
**Research on Extremophiles and Astrobiology To Be Showcased in a New
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center in Yellowstone National Park**

David M. Ward

*Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Dept.*

*Montana State University*

*P.O. Box 173120*

*Bozeman, MT 59717*

*USA*

umbdw@montana.edu

Baruch S. Blumberg

*Fox Chase Cancer Center*

*USA*

David J. Des Marais

*NASA Ames Research Center*

*Astrobiology Institute*

*USA*

[]{.mark}

Jack Farmer

*Dept. of Geological Sciences*

*Arizona State University*

*USA*

Nancy Hinman

*Department of Geology*

*University of Montana*

*USA*

Tori Hoehler

*NASA Ames Research Center*

*Astrobiology Institute*

*USA*

Linda Jahnke

*NASA Ames Research Center*

*Astrobiology Institute*

*USA*

Rocco L.Mancinelli

*SETI Institute*

*USA*

[]{.mark}

Lynn J. Rothschild

*NASA Ames Research Center*

*Astrobiology Strategic Analysis and Support Office*

*USA*

Catherine J. Tsairides

*NASA Ames Research Center*

*Astrobiology Institute*

*USA*

As a part of a comprehensive package of outreach projects, the Ames
Research Center team of the NASA Astrobiology Institute is collaborating
with the Division of Interpretation at Yellowstone National Park and
their associates to develop microbiology and astrobiology exhibits for a
new Old Faithful Visitor Education Center, scheduled to open in June
2008. This venue enables most of the 3 million annual visitors to
discover microbiology and astrobiology. Our inputs are based on past and
ongoing extremophile and astrobiology research in Yellowstone and have
guided designers to propose five main exhibit features. A large diorama
will challenge visitors to discover hot spring microbial communities
among the more familiar plants and animals of the park. A wall mural
accompanied by microscopes will introduce visitors to differences
between chemosynthetic and phototrophic microbial communities and allow
dissection of each community to view its individual microorganisms. A
Microbe Theater will present a video that highlights the importance and
fascination of extremophile microorganisms. A Young Scientists area will
engage visitors, especially children, in learning about the
molecular-based Tree of Life. Finally, science kiosks will enable
visitors to appreciate the value of extremophiles to biotechnology
(i.e., PCR), to learn about the history of our biosphere, and to
understand the attributes of habitable environments that astrobiologists
must explore as part of their search for life elsewhere. These exhibits
will be linked by radio-frequency ID bracelets to peripheral learning
resources, such as web-based electronic field trips, publications, an
on-line virtual visitor center and other opportunities to learn about
extremophiles and astrobiology.
REPORT NO: 1359 MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS MAY 7, 2003

This Public Notice has been generated by the Media Bureau from the Cable
Operations & Licensing Systems (COALS). This Public Notice is intended
to list newly registered Community Unit Identification (CUID) Numbers.

This Public Notice lists those filings processed by the Media Bureau as
registrations pursuant to §76.1801 of the Commission's Rules. Should any
of these registrations contain a request for special relief, such wavier
requests will be handled separately through the special relief process.
Furthermore, parties seeking special relief are advised that such
requests must be initiated through the special relief provisions of
§76.7 of the Rules.

Files containing these registrations can be reviewed in the Commissions
Reference Information Center, CY-Level, 445 12^th^ Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20054.

It is requested that all responses or statements refer to the FCC
assigned Community Unit Identification (CUID) Number; e.g., AL0001.

> For further information about this Public Notice contact the Media
> Bureau at (202) 418-7000.

**REPORT NO: 1359 MEDIA BUREAU REGISTRATIONS MAY 7, 2003**

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WOI

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WTOVTV

WTAETV

WPTTTV

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WPXI

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tim Jones (315) 477-6436

timothy.jones@ny.usda.gov

**USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS \$252,000 IN HOUSING**

**PRESERVATION GRANTS TO THREE NEW YORK ORGANIZATIONS**

***Funds Will Be Used to Improve Housing for Very-Low and Low-Income
Rural New Yorkers***

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2007 **--** The U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development agency has awarded \$252,000 to three New York
organizations to rehabilitate or repair property occupied by very-low-
and low-income families and individuals.

New York recipients are Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., Dunkirk,
\$82,000; Town of Riverhead Home Improvement, Riverhead, \$80,000;
Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing, Rochester, \$90,000.

"Every citizen deserves a safe, decent and affordable place to live,"
said Patrick H. Brennan, State Director for USDA Rural Development in
New York. "Our Housing Preservation Grant program enables our recipients
to improve the living conditions of some of our state's poorest citizens
and I am pleased USDA Rural Development can assist in this effort."

The funding was announced today by Agriculture Under Secretary Thomas C.
Dorr as part of \$9.6 million in Housing Preservation Grants (HPGs) that
are being provided to 149 organizations in 49 states, Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands and the Western Pacific.

Housing Preservation Grants are awarded to intermediaries, such as town
and county governments and nonprofit organizations, which, in turn,
provide grant funds to needy homeowners or owners of multi-family rental
properties or cooperative dwellings.

USDA Rural Development's mission is to increase economic opportunity and
improve the quality of life for rural residents. In fiscal year 2006,
USDA Rural Development invested \$258 million in New York, raising its
total investment in the state to more than \$1.2 billion since 2001.
Further information on rural programs is available by contacting the
State Office at (315) 477-6400 or by visiting USDA\'s web site at
<http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ny>.

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