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It covers health insurance, compensation for occupational injuries and illnesses, pensions and family benefits. These four main branches of the social security system are completed by the collection of social contributions and cash management.
The French social security system is underpinned by the principles of universality and unity. It is administered through a number of different basic schemes : the general scheme for employees and the unemployed ; agricultural workers' and farmers' scheme managed by the CCMSA ; and the RSI scheme for the self-employed which covers the craft, trade and commercial sectors, and independent professionals for health insurance. Other, 'special' schemes cover specific professions such as civil servants and railroad and utility employees. The general scheme alone accounts for about three quarters of the total expenditure incurred by the basic social security schemes.
In 2013, total net expenditures amounted to 336.5 billion euros for the general scheme and are estimated at 463.2 billion euros for all schemes combined in the most recent amending Social Security financing bill.
The French social security system is financed by social contributions paid by employers and employees, a general social welfare contribution (CSG) and various other contributions and taxes.
While opinion polls show overwhelming public support for the social security system, there tends to be only a limited understanding of how the system functions and the huge flows of money in the system. This document aims to fill the knowledge gap by presenting key figures on the French social security system and providing a better understanding of it has evolved over time and the issues faced today.

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Good News From China
China was prominent in the world's headlines this past summer, and the news was mixed at best. The country's booming economy has helped to drive up the price of everything from oil and soybeans to steel and cement. Meanwhile the staggering emissions from its combustion of coal and oil are sounding alarms worldwide.
But on another front, China is showing the way forward. At the history-making Renewables 2004 Conference (see Environmental Intelligence, page 10), China announced a bold new commitment to accelerate its use of renewable energy, building on the world leadership it has already established in small hydropower and solar water heating.
With China's electricity use soaring, and power outages now common in most of the country's provinces, the world's most populous country is in desperate need of new energy sources. Unlike oil and natural gas, most of which will have to be imported in the future, energy sources like solar and wind are huge domestic resources that will require no foreign exchange.
Of course, harnessing these sources requires technologies like wind turbines and solar cells, but these are manufactured devices that play to China's great strength; the country's skilled, low-cost work force has already made it a world leader in manufacturing.
The widespread use of renewable energy would be a strategic breakthrough for China's otherwise resource-constrained and pollution-burdened economy, making it easier to meet future power needs and to create millions of new jobs. China's leaders are also promoting more efficient energy technologies, and are considering new fuel economy standards for cars that would be stricter than those in the United States.
Significant as these developments are, they by no means suggest that China's environmental problems are over. From the dismal air quality in its urban centers to the spreading deserts in its northwest, China faces unprecedented ecological challenges. But at last China's leaders are demonstrating the kind of vision that will be needed to tackle its problems.
For renewable energy, a breakthrough in China would likely be a global breakthrough as well. The size of the China market, and its manufacturing prowess, have the potential to drive costs down to unprecedented levels, opening up new markets and spurring other countries to action.
The timing couldn't be better. The world has just two environmental "superpowers"-and with one of them temporarily on the sidelines, it's heartening to see the other moving forward.
Christopher Flavin
President, Worldwatch Institute


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FBI 'National Security Letter' Could Ask ISPs for Your Contacts
Some important Internet political news last week didn't draw as much attention as it ought to have. According to the Washington Post, the Obama administration is seeking a change in the scope of Internet usage information about an individual that the FBI may obtain from a service provider through a "National Security Letter" (NSL) and without a court order.
The specific change is to add, in the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the term "electronic communication transactional records" to the list of items which may be obtained through an NSL, but a definition of the term is not provided. It's clear the administration seeks e-mail addresses with which the user corresponds and dates and times of correspondence. Could it also include search queries or other browser history data? This isn't clear.
Administration lawyers arguing for the change hasten to point out that the changes won't allow access to Internet content, but the privacy interest in one's e-mail correspondents is an important one. Certainly we'd frown on the Chinese government monitoring dissidents' e-mail correspondents without some sort of due process. Then again, the administration analogizes the data to phone billing records, which are well understood to be subject to NSL request.
And an NSL has no due process in it. An FBI field office may issue one on their own authority. The article cites industry lawyers as saying that many ISPs have resisted NSLs, arguing that surveillance law doesn't permit them. It also notes opposition from the ACLU and quotes a former Clinton administration lawyer who now represents industry lamenting the loss of judicial review.
For myself, I think that to some degree the analogy is a good one, and the shame is that the records are available so easily. Clearly people have a privacy interest not only in what they say to others, but the identity of those to whom they say it.
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Diana McVey
Soprano, Diana McVey, is an artist whose consummate skills as both a singer and an actress are quickly making her highly visible in opera, oratorio and as soloist with symphony orchestras. The beauty of her voice and intelligent artistry have also made her a much sought after artist for both the standard repertoire and new works. She has become known for her riveting and moving portrayals of Violetta in La Traviata and Lucia in Lucia Di Lammermoor. She has sung leading roles with Opera Tampa, Opera Columbus, Lake George Opera Festival, Jacksonville Lyric Opera, Treasure Coast Opera, Opera Naples, Light Opera Oklahoma, Ocean State Lyric Opera, the Salt Marsh Opera Company, Boston Academy of Music, Rhode Island Philharmonic and Opera Providence among others.
She was an apprentice artist with both the Sarasota Opera Company, where she covered the role of Olympia in The Tales of Hoffman, and the Lake George Opera Festival where she covered the role of Konstanze in The Abduction from the Seraglio. She has appeared as soloist with the Helena Symphony, Florida West Coast Symphony, the Pioneer Valley Symphony, the Longwood Symphony, the Rhode Island Philharmonic, the Albany Symphony, the New Bedford Symphony and the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra, among others.
Recent engagements include productions of La Bohème and La Traviata with the Belleayre Music Festival, The Merry Widow and Cosi fan tutte with Opera Providence, Sir Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra, Mahler's Symphony No. 8 with the Helena Symphony, Faure's Requiem and Vivaldi's Gloria at Carnegie Hall, productions of La Rondine and The Merry Widow with Opera Tampa and Maestro Anton Coppola, Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra, as well as at Carnegie Hall, Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor with Salt Marsh Opera, a production of Die Fledermaus with Jacksonville Lyric Opera, productions of Candide and Pirates of Penzance with Light Opera Oklahoma, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 the New Bedford Symphony, productions of La Cenerentola and Turandot with Opera Columbus, Carmina Burana and Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 for soprano and eight cellos with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, and the Four Last Songs of Strauss with the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. Upcoming engagements include a Die Zauberflöte with Opera Omaha, Brahms Requiem with the Helena Symphony, Mozart's Requiem with the Missoula Symphony, a concert appearance with the New Bedford Symphony, Mahler Symphony No. 4 with the Pioneer Valley Symphony, and Le Nozze di Figaro with Florentine Opera.


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I have always loved this powerful song. I hope you do too. The words are so very important for every Christian.
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What was Brittney Griner supposed to say to the hackneyed notion of her or any woman trying out for the N.B.A., raised recently by the Dallas Mavericks' owner, Mark Cuban?
That it would be an invitation to embarrassment? That she — at 6 feet 8 inches — would rather dominate in the W.N.B.A. against undersized (or mere) women?
Graciously accommodating, Griner took the high, happy road even if Cuban's self-promoting spiel was a proposition that could lead only to nowhere good for the cause of gender equity in sports, conceptually speaking.
"When are tryouts?" Griner told reporters Saturday at New Orleans Arena, where the women's Final Four proceeded Sunday night without her and the tournament favorite, Baylor. "The W.N.B.A. is where I'm at. That is where I'm going. After that, if I get a shot, why turn down something like that? That's big, even if you don't make it."
Actually, it was just the standard big tease, typically propagated by men, and one that — perhaps unintentionally — would make a sideshow out of a player who has been considered revolutionary by women's basketball standards.
Yes, girls do compete against boys in various sports at the youth and high school levels. Danica Patrick has become a fixture in men's auto racing. Women like Ann Meyers (now Meyers Drysdale) and Nancy Lieberman took dips in the coed pro basketball pool back when the women's game was just getting off the developmental launching pad and needed the boost.
But women have worked hard to develop incrementally their own college and professional arenas, their own measures of expectation and excellence. What, exactly, would be the point of setting up the most imposing female player to emerge from the college game to be physically overwhelmed by men?
Why impose male standards on Griner and give those inclined to dwell on such comparisons more ammunition in making the case that the women's game is inferior?
Geno Auriemma, Connecticut's outspoken coach, treated Cuban's pitch with the scorn it deserved.
"His genius would take a huge hit if he drafted Brittney Griner," Auriemma said. "I think it would be a sham. The fact that a woman could actually play right now in the N.B.A. and compete successfully against the level of play that they have is absolutely ludicrous."
At least when Auriemma states something so obvious, it is with the credibility of one who has devoted a professional life to fighting pejoratives, stereotypes and pointless apples-versus-oranges comparisons.
When Connecticut approached (and surpassed) U.C.L.A.'s 88-game winning streak, the longest basketball run in N.C.A.A. history, late in 2010, Auriemma fumed or laughed when some critics surmised that the achievement was less worthy.
More recently, he brazenly proposed lowering the rim from 10 feet in the women's game to adjust for the average player being smaller — in effect saying that women should be confident and independent enough to play by their own rules that work best for them.
Only 22, here to collect more awards for another dominant season on the way to being the likely first pick of the W.N.B.A. draft, by Phoenix, Griner understandably sounded more flattered by the attention than flustered.
"I was like, wow, Mark Cuban, he tweeted me?" Griner said. "It definitely made me feel good, feel special. I tweeted him back, 'When is tryouts? I can hold my own.' I'll try, too. I'm not going to back down from a challenge."
Serena and Venus Williams dealt with similar pseudo challenges back when they were perceived to be too physically imposing for the women's tennis tour. Fortunately, that line of thinking died a merciful death. Still dominating the women of her era, Serena can now wage comparative war against the all-timers of her sport.
Why should competing against men — "pushing the envelope," as Griner called it — be a yardstick for her when the question people should be asking is: how will she fare next summer in the W.N.B.A. against the likes of Tina Charles and Sylvia Fowles? In the women's game, they have earned that respect and undoubtedly will demand it from Griner when she suits up against them.
"I would hope that she would just stay with the W.N.B.A., because she's got the opportunity to make a huge impact and continue to prove what we already have," said Jeff Walz, the Louisville coach, whose physical team defense on Griner was credited in the Round of 16 defeat of Baylor.
And last anyone looked, he didn't have Dwight Howard or Tyson Chandler defending the paint.
Summing up the story of Griner and Cuban, Walz said: "I'm not sure it would really be for her, or would it be for publicity to try to say, 'Look what we did in Dallas, look what we've done'? "
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It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Ben White. In 1997, the Animal Welfare Institute was fortunate to have Ben join our crew. Though a gentle soul, Ben was a revolutionary, with steely determination and a dedication to protect the animals and plants threatened by corporate-level avarice. His work and writings have touched people across the globe, but he is most revered for his daring, direct actions and brilliant campaigns. Ben made decisive inroads on behalf of the underrepresented. He also planted many seeds for others to continue his legacy. Let's honor Ben by doing our utmost to help animals and the environment.
- To read a compilation of Ben's articles click here (part 1 - part 2 - part 3 - part 4).
- Beautiful photo page put together by David Howitt
- In Defense of Animals Remembers Ben
- Ben White - A song by Peter Alsop
- Ben White, a fierce defender of animals, dead at 53 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Last December there was a funny story about how the grandson of Italian Prime Minister got nicknamed "spread" by the other kids in school.
The reason the kids called him that is that Monti himself has been publicly obsessed with the "spread", the difference between Italian borrowing costs and German borrowing costs.
German 10-year bonds yield 1.60%. Italian bonds yield 4.46%. So the spread is just over 280 basis points. The spread was MUCH higher than when Monti took power in late 2011, but the gap is still large. Italy is still paying a large penalty in public markets for being Italy.
At the time of the original story, this just seemed like an example of how Mario Monti was the ultimate banker's prime minister, talking about technical market measures, rather than the numbers that matter to real people (like jobs).
And there is truth to that.
But this morning in Milan I got to speak to some very senior investors at a major asset management company (so they could speak freely about politics, etc., they ask that they not be identified) and it became clear that the "spread" is everything in the eyes of the government, and those professionally invested in the economy.
Here's why. Italy spends 4.5% of GDP on interest on its debt. Italy actually doesn't run a very big deficit each year, but its total debt is enormous (owing in large part to debts incurred in the 80s). With such a massive burden of debt, and because so much of the government spending goes to paying down debt, reducing the spread really is seen as the holy grail in their eyes.
It's not just about ending an acute crisis, but freeing up cash to invest, maintain social programs, jobs, etc.
The investors I talked to noted that Belgium has debt dynamics very similar to Italy, but because the "spread" is so much lower, its total debt burden is much less big of a deal.
The obsession here is: Gaining credibility (through more political stability), reducing that spread, and then having the cash available to improve the economy.
The big fear is that this weekend's election will make the government less stable, harm credibility, and make spread reduction difficult.


text: NEWS Letters To Cleo Reuniting For Short Tour 9/29/2008 Boston-based rock outfit Letters To Cleo will reunite after an eight-year hiatus for four shows this fall. Boston-based rock outfit Letters To Cleo will reunite after an eight-year hiatus for four shows this fall.Original members Kay Hanley (vocals), Greg McKenna and Michael Eisenstein (guitars) and Stacy Jones (drums) will join forces with Joe Klompus (bass, replacing original bassist Scott Riebling) when the gigs get underway Nov. 8 in Los Angeles.The reunion follows a brief impromptu performance last year during a Boston benefit, which featured the hits "Here & Now" and "Awake." Says Eisenstein, "We were excited, the crowd was excited, and from that point on, it just seemed like we should try to find a time to do it for real."Letters To Cleo sprung from Boston on the strength of the 1993 album "Aurora Gory Alice," which featured "Here & Now." The group disbanded in 2000, with Hanley moving onto a solo career and such projects as the Disney Channel's "My Friend Tigger and Pooh" and voicing Josie in the 2001 film "Josie and the Pussycats."Here are Letters To Cleo's tour dates:Nov. 8: Los Angeles (Roxy)Dec. 8-9: Boston (Paradise Rock Club)December TBA: New York (venue TBA) FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME


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A Shootout In Memphis
There's no question that working for a car magazine offers the Mopar Muscle staff all kinds of cool opportunities to attend car shows and races, but one of our favorite annual events is the AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge. Each year our contest features a different Mopar V-8 engine, and gives engine builders from both large and small shops the opportunity to highlight their engine building technique in a dyno shootout. Each December at the PRI show we announce the featured engine and rules for the contest, then the engine builders have just over eight months to deliver their engines to the Mopar Nationals where our readers can check them out and ask the builders questions. After the Nats, the engines go to Comp Cams' dyno facility in Memphis, Tennessee, where their power is measured on Comp's Superflow engine dynamometer.
Each year of the Engine Challenge we vary the rules of our contest slightly to keep things interesting, and every year our competition features a different variation of a Mopar V-8. In 2009, for the first time since the inception of our contest, we featured the low-deck Chrysler big-block with Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder heads. We didn't limit displacement this year, and had engines from 451 to 512 cubic inches. By limiting the cylinder head to the street-style Performer RPM, we effectively limited the air that would flow through these engines, or so we thought. We also restricted the competitors to Rockett Brand 93 octane fuel, since 93 octane is about as much as you can find at the pump these days. In effect, by restricting the octane of the fuel, we restricted the compression of these engines, though some of the competitors did push the limits with ratios as high as 12:1. Induction was restricted to 1,350 cfm, leading most competitors to use single four-barrels, but we did have two engines with tunnel-rams and dual quads this year. Additionally, we will factor the cost of all the major parts in each engine, and then divide the cost into the combined peak horsepower and torque for the power per dollar rating that will decide the winner.
With the engines at Comp, we randomly drew the order in which they would be dyno'd, running one engine in the morning and another in the afternoon. During their dyno session, each builder or team had a 45-minute qualifying period in which to make a minimum of three pulls from 3,000 to 7,000 rpm. Then after a 10-minute cool-down period, the team had another 45 minutes to make a minimum of three scored pulls over the same rpm range. The combined peak horsepower and torque from each competitor's best scored pull is the number we will divide into the cost of the engine for a final power per dollar rating.
We haven't yet had time to factor the prices of all the parts that went into these engines so you'll have to wait until next month to find out who won the AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge, but we thought you'd like to know how the dyno sessions went and what kind of power these big-blocks made. The engine builders used a variety of techniques to try to gain an advantage in this year's contest, and this month we'll show you how they tuned their engines for maximum performance on Comp's dyno. Remember that the run order for our contest was random and doesn't reflect who will actually win the competition, so you'll have to read next month's issue to find that out!
|2008 Participants
|Indy Cylinder Head
|Chenoweth Speed and Machine
|Indianapolis, IN 46239
|Morton, IL, 61550
|Schurbon Engine and Machine
|Cederstrand Racing Engines
|Maquoketa, IA, 52060
|Brea, CA, 92821
|JMS Racing Engines
|El Monte, CA, 91732
|Indianapolis, IN 46222
|JD Engine and Machine
|Columbia, MO, 65203
Schurbon Engine and Machine
Mo-par City Maquoketa, Iowa/Oregon, Illinois
Schurbon Engine and Machine teamed up with Mo-par City, using a 400 block and factory 440 crank to build a 452 cubic inch big-block for our contest. After studying our rules, engine builder Scott Schurbon decided that keeping costs down was key, and built this big-block with mostly "seasoned" stock parts provided by Larry and Michael Pontnack from Mo-par City.
Drawing the first dyno slot on Monday morning, engine builder Scott Schurbon and his team were eager to fire this engine and show what kind of power it had, making their first three dyno pulls quickly, utilizing a single four-barrel Holley. After qualifying with those three pulls, Scott and his team decided to swap intake manifolds from the single-plane to a used Weiand tunnel-ram with a pair of second-hand 650 Quadrajet carbs, using the remainder of the qualifying period to tune their engine for more power and torque with each pull. Before the hate mail begins, Q-jets were available on some Mopars. Scott and his team then made their scored pulls, adding ignition timing and leaning the carbs to net additional power with each pull. As the first engine on the dyno and perhaps the lowest cost engine in the contest, the Schurbon/Mo-par City entry set a fairly high standard for this year's competition.
Promax Performance
Indianapolis, Indiana
Engine builder Ben Gorman from Promax Performance also utilized a stock 400 block combined with a factory steel 440 crank as the foundation for his entry. This combination requires either line-boring the block and main caps to 440 journal size, or grinding the main journals of the crankshaft down to the smaller 400 size. Either way, this is a potent and inexpensive combination, making great power and torque throughout the 3,000 to 7,000 rpm range of our contest.
The Promax entry was second on the dyno, and fired immediately, sounding crisp and strong. After warming the engine up and verifying ignition timing, Ben told dyno operator Rich Smith to throw the handle, and made his first pull with 36 degrees of timing. For the second pull, Ben and his crew bumped the ignition timing to 38 degrees, gaining a little power and torque. Allowing the engine to cool between pulls, Promax made only minor ignition timing adjustments, netting more power with each pull until a best of 568.9 horsepower and 518.1 lb/ft of torque. This entry likely had the most reasonable compression of the contest, and was tuned very well prior to making pulls on Comp's dyno. Using a combination of factory and aftermarket parts, Promax built a solid street motor for the 2009 challenge.
Mid America Racing Engines
Washington, Iowa
Mid America Racing Engines is no newcomer to the AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge, having competed in all except last year's contest. This year engine builder David Bruns decided that making power with cost effective parts would give him an advantage, so he put together an economical 500 stroker using a factory 400 block and porting the Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder heads in-house.
From the first dyno pull, everyone could tell that the Mid America entry meant business. Engine builder David Bruns quickly got busy tuning his engine, making an impressive 695 horsepower during the qualifying session. David paid close attention to the air/fuel ratios, making multiple jet changes and staggering the jets in his Dominator carb for optimal power. Bruns even employed his wife Dianne between pulls to refill an icepack used to cool the intake manifold. After multiple jet and ignition timing changes, Mid America entered the scored session, making their best pull of 697.4 horsepower and 619.3 lb/ft of torque for an impressive showing. Though not the least expensive engine in the contest, the Mid America entry may have enough power to offset its cost once the final results are tallied.
R.M. Competition Engines
Roseville, Michigan
R.M. Competition Engines decided that size does matter as they brought the largest displacement engine to this year's contest. Engine builder Randy Malik assembled his short-block with a combination of economical factory and aftermarket parts, and had his Edelbrock cylinder heads ported by Modern Cylinder Head in Michigan. At 512 cubic inches, this is about as far as you want to go with a stock 400 block, and other than a minor distributor issue the R.M. Competition entry performed very well.
Though initially a little hard to start, the 512 inch wedge built by R.M. Competition sounded good once it fired up. After a brief warm up, engine builder Randy Malik checked ignition timing and made his first pull. Experimenting with air-bleeds, Randy tuned his engine during the qualifying session but it just wasn't responding so he went back to the original tune up for his judged pulls. For his first judged pull, Randy installed new spark plugs and advanced the timing to 37 degrees, but noticed the timing seemed to be unstable. Subsequent tuning gained R.M. Competition additional power, and a final timing adjustment to 35 degrees of advance netted the best pull of 628.8 horsepower and 596.5 lb/ft of torque.
LaRoy Engines
Challis, Idaho
Entering the contest for the first time, LaRoy Engines built their low-deck big-block using a '74 vintage Chrysler 400 block and a factory forged 440 crankshaft. Like the other engine builders, Jim LaRoy used economical factory parts where he could, and durable aftermarket parts where needed. Jim's son Cody ported the Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder heads utilizing the same flow bench that his grandfather had used to port Mopar cylinder heads, achieving an impressive intake flow of more than 340 cfm at .700 inch lift.
Though a little nervous about their first engine dyno competition, the LaRoy's were eager to get their engine running and start making pulls. After placing an oil heater on the pan to keep oil temperature up, Jim LaRoy fired the engine and allowed it to warm up before verifying ignition timing and beginning his qualifying pulls. As a neophyte to our contest, there was speculation as to how the LaRoy entry would perform. All questions were answered when their big block ripped off over 700 horsepower on its first pull, with power still climbing through the contest limit of 7,000 rpm. During their dyno session, Jim and Cody efficiently and professionally tuned their engine to more power each pull by making air bleed, jet, and ignition timing changes. Nailing the tune up on their third judged pull, the 452 inch LaRoy big-block screamed to 723.4 horsepower and 568.8 lb/ft of torque for their best pull of the session. After these impressive numbers, the LaRoys asked to pull the engine to 7,600 rpm for fun since the power curve was still climbing at 7,000 rpm. Although it didn't count for the competition, the LaRoy 452 made an impressive 726.3 horsepower at 7,600 and was still trending higher. While we haven't factored the cost of these engines yet, we do know that LaRoy Engines impressed everyone in attendance by making an impressive 1.6 horsepower per cubic inch on Rockett Brand 93 octane pump fuel.
J D Engine and Machine
Columbia, Missouri
J D Engine and Machine is known for making power, and they have placed well in previous Engine Challenges by producing big horsepower and torque numbers. This year engine builders Jeff Dickey and Daniel Crane utilized a factory 400 block with a 4.15 inch stroke crankshaft to build a 499 cubic inch Mopar, installing economical parts wherever possible to save money. By making contest leading power, it will be up to the other competitors to beat J D Engine and Machine on cost to win the 2009 Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge.
As expected, the 499 inch entry built by Jeff Dickey fired immediately and sounded crisp having been dyno tuned prior to our contest. Known for power, it was a surprise when the J D Engine and Machine entry seemed a little lame on its first qualifying pull. Jeff, along with Don Driskill and Daniel Crane, quickly entered the dyno cell, finding a switched plug wire causing the problem. The difference was evident as the engine made well over 700 horsepower and more than 600 lb/ft of torque on its next dyno pull. Only missing the top horsepower number by a few points, Jeff and his team spent the remainder of their pulls efficiently gaining power through carb tuning and ignition timing changes. Making their best pull with 38 degrees of timing, J D Engine and Machine achieved their goal of the most horsepower making one more horsepower than the LaRoy entry. With 724.5 horsepower and 610.3 lb/ft of torque for a combined score of 1334.7, J D Engine and Machine leads the AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge in terms of power.
Chenoweth Speed and Machine
Morton, Illinois
Chenoweth Engine and Machine obviously decided that building a budget engine was the way to win our contest as they utilized primarily a mix of factory and used aftermarket parts in their motor. Starting with a very used 400 block, the Chenoweth's added a forged 440 crankshaft for a displacement of 452 cubic inches. We're not sure if they came up with it on their own or if they'd spied on Schurbon, but the Chenoweth's also utilized a second-hand tunnel-ram and carbs, though their success with this setup was limited.
As the last competitors to run their engine on Comp's dyno, Chenoweth Speed and Machine already knew what kind of power the other competitors made. Firing their engine, Dale and Mike Chenoweth allowed it to come up to temperature and set the ignition timing to 32 degrees for their first pull. After running the engine for a short time with a load on the dyno to set the rings, the Chenoweth's made their first pull to 5,500 rpm just to check things out. Everything looked good so they made their three qualifying pulls to 7,000 rpm back to back with only an ignition timing change. During the remainder of their qualifying time, the Chenoweth's removed their Holley and installed a used Weiand tunnel-ram intake with dual AFB carbs. Making their last qualifying pull with the tunnel-ram power was down, so Mike and Dale made a jet change in their carbs and went directly into their judged pulls. Noticing power was still down, the Chenoweth's made the logical choice to put the Edelbrock intake back on and make the remainder of their scored pulls with a single four-barrel. This decision paid off as the next pull was their best at 589.6 horsepower and 518.9 lb/ft of torque.
Do you think you have what it takes to compete in the Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge?
Remember that our annual contest is open to large and small shops, and even to individuals who build their own engines or want to start an engine shop of their own. While there is no cash prize for winning, previous competitors will tell you that participating in our challenge will get your phones ringing as Mopar Muscle gets your name out to thousands of subscribers and readers.
To enter the Engine Challenge, you just need to fill out an application (available at moparmusclemagazine.com) or simply email us or send us a letter via U.S. Mail and we'll send an application to you. Alternatively, if you plan to attend the PRI trade show in Orlando, you can watch as we announce last year's winner, and pick up the rules and an application right there.
The AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge is a blast for everyone involved, and is a good excuse to attend the Mopar Nationals in August, and to visit Comp Cams in September. Everyone involved with the competition freely shares information so it can be a learning experience as well as a great way to expose your engine building abilities while gaining exposure for your shop.


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Nina Key Duncan still has her name on this estate when the property taxes have been paid by Kelly Gene Duncan since the death of his father per request of former Mr. Marvin Duncan. This estate should legally be in the name of all of Marvin Duncan sons. Ms. Nina Key Duncan does not reside on the estate nor pays any taxes on the estate. Still, she holds the deed to the estate.See this property: 787 ANDERSON RD, JASPER, AL
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The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will conduct hearings in Coeur d'Alene on Sept. 13 regarding a proposed settlement of the Avista Utilities rate case that, if approved, will result in a net decrease in customer bills.
Avista applied on July 25 for an average 3.7 percent increase in electric rates and an average 2.7 percent increase in natural gas rates. The proposed settlement would grant a 1.1 percent increase in permanent base electric rates and 1.6 percent increase in natural gas rates, but because of several other rate adjustments on the proposed Oct. 1 effective date, customers will actually see a net decrease in their bills. The average decrease for residential electric customers would be about 2.4 percent and the average reduction for residential natural gas customers would be about 1 percent. As part of the proposed settlement, Avista agrees not to seek another increase in base rates that would become effective before April 1, 2013.
The three commissioners who decide the case will conduct both a public hearing and a technical hearing about the proposed settlement on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Driftwood Bay room of the North Idaho College student union building at 1000 W. Garden Ave. The public hearing, during which customers can offer sworn testimony, will begin at 7 p.m. The technical hearing, during which the company and commission staff will present their testimony regarding the proposed settlement, will begin about 15 minutes after the public hearing concludes.
At its initial filing, Avista asked for an increase in its annual revenue on the electric side of $9 million and an additional $1.9 million on the gas side. The proposed settlement grants the utility a $2.8 million increase in electric revenue and $1.1 million in natural gas revenue. Part of the $2.8 million electric increase is an increase in the monthly customer service charge from $5 to $5.25 per month and from $4 to $4.25 per month on the gas side.
Two electric rate adjustments result in increases to customers: the $2.8 million base rate increase and $8.7 million that was previously approved as part of the settlement of the 2010 rate case where deferred state income tax benefits are no longer available to reduce rates. Two adjustments result in decreases for customers: the Power Cost Adjustment, or PCA, ($15.5 million reduction) and an increased BPA credit to residential and small-farm customers of $2.2 million.
The PCA is a yearly adjustment to rates based on the always changing costs of power supply. When water is plentiful and market prices for power lower than anticipated, customers typically get a credit. During low-water years or during years of high market and fuel costs, customers typically get a surcharge. Avista's PCA, which is adjusted every Oct. 1, this year is a $15.5 million decrease.
The BPA is a not-for-profit federal agency that markets power from 31 federal hydroelectric dams and a nuclear plant in the Northwest. The 1980 Northwest Power Act required that residential and small-farm customers in the Northwest share in the benefits of the federal hydroelectric projects located in the region. Avista applies the benefits it receives, which usually fluctuate annually, to customers as a credit on their monthly electric bill. This year, residential and small-farm customers will receive an additional $2.2 million in benefits from the BPA.
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Customers who choose not to testify at the public hearing may submit written comment regarding the proposed settlement by no later than Sept. 13. Comments are accepted via e-mail by accessing the commission's homepage at www.puc.idaho.gov and clicking on "Comments & Questions About a Case." Fill in the case number (AVU-E-11-01 and AVU-G-11-01) and enter your comments. Comments can also be mailed to P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 or faxed to (208) 334-3762.
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The nation's Catholic schools, facing increasing competition, rising costs and a diminishing core of potential pupils, continue to struggle to keep students and find new ones. But there are some signs of growth in cities including Los Angeles and Indianapolis.
Enrollment in Catholic schools nationwide declined almost 12% for the 2012-13 school year compared with five years ago, a National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) report says. About 2 million children, from pre-K to 12th grade, attend Catholic schools across the U.S. In 2007-08, there were 2.27 million, says the report, released in February.
That's consistent with other enrollment drops over the past 10 years. Since 2003 the number of students attending a Catholic school has fallen nearly 22%, according to NCEA's Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing.
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Average Catholic elementary school tuition (K-8th grade) has climbed 69% over the past 10 years, McDonald says. At Catholic high schools, it's about double that at 136%. The average Catholic elementary school tuition is $3,673; the average Catholic secondary freshman tuition is $9,622, the report states.
"We are committed to providing a first-rate education and the costs of that keep rising," said McDonald, who noted tuition assistance is available in cases of need.
Catholic school administrators are working to combat these trends through aggressive marketing efforts and educational improvements, such as offering the Apple TV, individual iPads and smart boards. They're also reinforcing the idea that a Catholic school education is superior to that available at another private or public facility, says Kevin Baxter, elementary schools superintendent for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has increased the length of the academic year to 200 days and focused on adding the latest technology to the curriculum, Baxter says. The approach is working. After a decade of dropping figures, the Archdiocese saw its first increase — 100 students — in kindergarten through 8th grade in 2011. The number grew by 1,400 in 2012, Baxter says. In all, about 80,000 K-12 students attend Los Angeles area Catholic schools.
"We've really articulated clearly to principals that we want to envision growth," Baxter said.
Strides also are being made in other cities, including Indianapolis, where a voucher program is helping to boost enrollment. In Shreveport, La., enrollment has been steady over the past few years with some growth, says Carol Shively, the Diocese of Shreveport superintendent.
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I want candy: A quick e-mail to the folks at Lacoste turned up some (hopefully helpful) info about Fabrice Santoro's famous candy-striped shirt of 2007: it's called Yohann and came out for the spring/summer collection. There could still be some stores/outlets that carry it…
More recycled fun: In case you were jonesing for that racquet cover wallet (sold out), channel your energy towards this one made of tennis ball felt ($65). If wallets aren't your thing, you can try out the watch ($55). (via Greater Green Goods)
Move over, Nike: Iron-ons aren't usually my thing, but I have to give props to this DIY'er who made his own "Federer is Betterer" and "Rafalution" shirts.
Dragon design: Shoemaker adidas plans to cash in on the Tennis Masters Cup (TMC) Shanghai buzz by releasing a limited edition Barricade IV Men's shoe. A gold dragon runs from the heel across the lateral side of the shoes (which come in both red/gold and black/gold colorways); the eyelets, tongue, and anke collar are all gold-trimmed. Buy: Tennis-Warehouse carries 'em for $104.95.
Endorsed by a people, not a person: Speaking of special (limited) edition shoes, see this article in Corpwatch about the current trend away from endorsement deals with big names (Nike can no longer rely on Michael Vick and Marion Jones) and towards collaborating with "under the radar" influencers (such as tattooer Mr. Cartoon and duo Os Gêmeos).
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Man, no wonder I?am not a big fan of television. Never mind the fact that on the rare evening I am home – and not covering a meeting or a ball game – there doesn't seem to be a darn thing on worth watching. And, never mind that most of what is on is pure drivel and geared to an audience demographic that is certainly not me. Now when I do start watching a program, it gets cut. Case in point. On Sunday, sitting at home suffering from a bout with bronchitis, I started watching golf. I know what you are thinking. Golf. How boring. But this was pretty exciting, with the lead changing left and right, and several golfers in contention to win it. In fact, near the end of the tourney, four golfers could have tied. But, only two actually did tie. They went into sudden death play. On the first hole of sudden death, they tied again. Then, as they were walking to the second playoff hole, the announcers suddenly said they were switching the coverage to the golf channel. So that 60 Minutes could start right then on CBS at 6 p.m. Now, I like 60 Minutes. But I also wanted to see the end of the golf tournament. I had a good two hours of my life invested in this. But, I don't get the golf channel. I mean, I couldn't find it on my limited lineup of channels I do get. Call it basic cable. Eventually I found out online who won the tourney. But I mean, really, what are these TV execs thinking? It would be one thing if Tiger Woods was 12 strokes ahead of the rest of the field and who cares about him anyway. But this had built up in excitement for quite some time and then, BAM! Right at the exciting end, they cut away. Unbelievable.
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The Second Annual "Visit a Cemetery Day" 2012by MSO
October, it's the time of year that has long been associated with remembering and commemorating the dead; from Hallowe'en to el Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), and the holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. It's a time when the beautiful autumn scenery presents a final burst of color before winter descends.
In celebration of October's rituals of remembrance, mysendoff.com, International Memorialization Supplier Organization (IMSA), Kates-Boylston Publications and American Cemetery Magazine are proud to announce the second annual "Visit a Cemetery Day" on Sunday, October 28, 2012 – a day marked to commemorate the history and traditions of everyone's local community cemetery.
No one knows for sure, but there are hundreds of thousands of cemeteries in North America including those in use, those forgotten and small family cemeteries scattered from sea to sea and each one is filled with hundreds of stories of the lives once lived that now lie beneath the headstones and monuments.
For centuries, cemeteries have been recognized for their architecture, the artistry of headstones, serene park-like setting and atmosphere of tranquility, and now with the second annual "Visit a Cemetery Day" we encourage everyone to come together and show their support for the historical and social importance cemeteries have in their community. Not only are cemeteries the best place to learn about the history of one's community, they are also a place where people can trace their ancestry through the centuries, embrace the celebration of life and learn about the people who have shaped their communities.
On Sunday, October 28, 2012, be sure to visit your local cemetery, whether to bring flowers, wreaths or other tributes to the final resting places of family members and friends; take a quiet walk along the paths, read a book, photograph tombstones and mausoleums, or study the engravings of tombstones – "Visit a Cemetery Day" isn't just a day to commemorate those who came before us, but a day to carry on the ritual of remembrance.
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Tombstones, some eroded by time, elaborate mausoleums, sculpted angels and allegorical figures can now be found alongside photographic and interactive tombstones which combined can now give people an archival documentary of the evolution of human history, perceptions and emotions throughout the generations.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a neurological disorder named after the three physicians who first described it in 1886 — Jean-Martin Charcot and Pierre Marie of France, and Howard Henry Tooth of the United Kingdom.
CMT is the most commonly inherited peripheral nerve disorder affecting about 1 in 2,500 people. CMT causes damage to the peripheral nerves, which carry signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles, and relay sensations, such as pain and touch, to the brain and spinal cord from the rest of the body. There are a number of types of CMT.
What are the symptoms of CMT?
CMT causes muscle weakness and atrophy, and some loss of sensation in the feet, the lower legs, the hands and the forearms. It also often causes contractures (stiffened joints due to abnormal tightening of muscles and associated tissues), and sometimes, curvature of the spine (scoliosis).
At the severe end of the CMT spectrum, the disease can affect nerves other than those that go to and from the extremities. If the nerves that go to and from the diaphragm or intercostal (between the ribs) muscles are affected, respiratory impairment can result. For more, see Signs and Symptoms
What causes CMT?
CMT is caused by defects in the genes for proteins that affect axons — fibers that carry electrical signals between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body — or in the genes for proteins that affect myelin, a coating on axons that insulates and nourishes them.
More than 80 genes have been implicated in CMT, each one linked to a specific type (and in many cases, more than one type) of the disease.
CMT can be inherited in several ways: autosomal dominant (through a faulty gene contributed by either parent); autosomal recessive (through a faulty gene contributed by each parent); or X-linked (through a gene on the X chromosome contributed by either parent.) For more on causes and inheritance patterns in CMT, see Causes/Inheritance.
What is the progression of CMT?
Depending on the type of CMT, onset can be from birth to adulthood, and progression is generally slow. CMT usually isn't life-threatening, and it almost never affects the brain.
What is the status of research on CMT?
CMT research is focused on exploring the effects of defects in genes related to the peripheral nervous system and devising strategies to combat these effects.
For stories of families living with CMT, see our CMT stories on Strongly, the MDA blog, or CMT stories on The Mighty.


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New Models
Toro 32" TimeCutter® SS3225 (74710)
32" TimeCutter® SS3225 (74710)
Featuring Smart Speed® Control System
The TimeCutter® SS3225 zero turn riding mower is powered by a premium Toro® 452cc single-cylinder engine. It features a compact 32 inch wide, 4 inch deep, top discharge deck design with convenient washout port. An 18 inch extra-tall seat provides a smooth and comfortable ride. You'll find it easy to maneuver in tight spaces, plus the exclusive Smart Speed® control system allows you to choose from 3 speeds giving you greater control when trimming, towing attachments and mowing.
- Powerful 452cc Toro Engine
- 32" (81 cm) Mowing Deck is perfect for mowing in tight spaces and through gates
- Smart Speed® Control System has three ground speed ranges (Trim, Tow, and Mow) giving you greater control of speed and maneuverability for cutting grass and pulling attachments).
- 3-Year Limited Warranty - No Hour Limitations
- Toro 452cc Engine: The Toro 452cc engine provides dependable performance and reliable starting with full pressure lubrication and spin-on oil filter.
- Heavy-Duty Rear Engine Guard: This heavy-duty steel guard protects the engine from branches and debris as you maneuver around your lawn.
- 3-Gallon (11.4 Liter) Fuel Capacity: All TimeCutter riding mowers feature a large 3-gallon (11.4 Liter) fuel tank for more mowing with fewer fill-ups. Knowing when to fill up is simple thanks to the translucent tank, which also helps to prevent overfilling.
- 32" (82 cm) Mowing Deck: Toro's four inch (10 cm) deep, top discharge deck design provides superior cutting performance in all conditions. Create your own natural fertilizer by adding a Recycling Kit® or make yard clean-up a snap with an optional Twin Bagging system.
- Washout Ports: Deck washout ports create a pressure washer under your deck providing quick cleaning, maintaining optimum airflow for optimum cutting performance. 50" (127 cm) deck is pictured.
- Heavy Duty 10 Gauge Unibody Steel Frame: The lower the gauge, the thicker the metal. That is why we use heavy duty 10 gauge steel. The unibody steel frame provides the optimal balance in rigidity and flexibility for quick, highly maneuverable mowing conditions.
- Dual Hydrostatic Drive System: Independent hydrostatic drive systems provide responsive maneuverability and zero turning capabilities. These independent drives are anchored to Toro's unibody frame and reinforced with a cross member for lasting durability and performance.
- Save on Average 45% of your MowingTime: The Toro TimeCutter cuts your mowing time almost in half*, which means less work for you and your mower. You'll not only have more time to enjoy, you'll extend the working life of your mower. *Time savings by yard size are from 2008 - 2012 survey results for Toro residential zero-turn mowers, as reported by owners.
- Hitch Kit Standard: Hitch kit comes standard on all TimeCutter models. It's easy to increase the versatility of your zero turn mower by attaching a dump cart, de-thatcher, fertilizer spreader or other Brinly-Hardy attachments. (Attachments sold separately.)
- Non-Slip, Easy-to-Clean Floor Pan: The pierced floor pan is perfect for homeowners who like their mower to look as nice as their lawn. Simply hose down the floor pan after each use and keep your TimeCutter looking as good as new. The non-slip pierced extrusions also provide an additional measure of safety.
- Anti-Vibration Floor Mat: This rubber floor mat is a great addition to your TimeCutter mower. Reduces vibration and dampens deck noise during mowing.
- Smart Speed® Control - Trim, Tow, Mow: Toro's Smart Speed® control system lets you choose from three ground speed ranges for optimal performance. Use low TRIM range to trim closer for maximum time savings, choose medium TOW range for towing attachments, or select high MOW range to mow large open areas and finish quickly.
- 18" Extra Tall Seat: When you're mowing for an extended period, there's no substitute for a good seat. The 18" extra tall seat offers permium support during longer mowing sessions.
- Hourmeter: Keep your mower in peak condition with an hourmeter for determining when to service.
- 3-Year Limited Warranty - No Hour Limitations: Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years without an hour limitation. See owner's manual for complete warranty details.
- Engine: 452cc Toro Engine
- Fuel Capacity: 3 gal / 11.4 L
- Cutting Width: 32" / 81 cm - 13 ga. 1 blade
- Blade Tip Speed: 18,959 ft/min
- Cup Holder: Standard
- Engine Displacement: 452cc
- Ground Speed: Mow(F/R) 7 mph/3 mph, Tow(F/R) 5.5 mph/2.4 mph, Trim (F/R) 4 mph/1.7 mph
- Height: 40.7" / 103 cm
- Height of Cut: 1.5" / 3.8 cm - 4.5" / 11.4 cm
- Hour Meter: Standard
- Length: 71.8" / 182 cm
- Seat: 18" / 45.7 cm Extra-Tall
- Steering Controls: Dual Wrap Around Levers
- Tires: 11" x 4" (27.9 cm x 10.2 cm) Front, 18" x 6" (45.7 cm x 15.2 cm) Rear
- Tool Box: Standard
- Transmission: Dual Hydrostatic
- Washout Port: Standard
- Warranty: 3-Year Unlimited Hours*
- Width: 35.3" / 90 cm - Storage Dimensions (W x L x H) 35.3" x 71.8" x 40.7" (90 cm x 182 cm x 103 cm)
- Brinly-Hardy Direct Mount Attachments: Mount these premium Brinly-Hardy spreader and sprayer attachments directly to your TimeCutter for easy use. See your local Toro dealer for details. (Mount Kit part #131-3966 required.)
- Brinly-Hardy Attachments: Standard hitch pulls a variety of premium Brinly-Hardy attachments, such as a cart, lawn sweeper, dethatcher, aerator and sprayer. See your local Toro dealer for details.
- Cargo Carrier: The cargo carrier is perfect for homeowners that need hauling capabilities for mulch, soil, garden tools and other items for working the yard. No "jack knifing" and it's easy to store. Model 79040 - Cargo Carrier. You'll also need weight kit - model 131-7658 and mounting kit - model 131-3966.
- Deck Lift Pedal: Allows you to lift the mowing deck when changing the height of cut position and easily raise the mowing deck while mowing to avoid scalping.
- Recycler Kit: Cut more grass in less time and improve the health of your lawn. Toro's innovative Recycler® mulching system minces grass clippings into fine particles and puts them back into your lawn giving you a healthy, lush looking yard.
- Sunshade: Keep cool and dry while you mow. The Toro sunshade increases operator comfort by shielding you from the elements. (Model Number - 79011)
- Twin Bagger: Pick up lawn clippings, leaves, and debris quickly with our Twin Bagger. Our twin baggers have a 6.5 bushel (8 cubic feet) capacity.
NOTES:*See retailer for warranty details.
- Engine Manufacturer
- Toro®
- Engine Type
- Toro Engine
- Displacement
- 452cc
- Transmission
- Dual Hydrostatic
- Wheel Size
- Front: 11 in. x 4 in. (27.9 cm x 10.2 cm); Rear: 18 in. x 6 in. (45.7 cm x 15.2 cm)
- Fuel Capacity
- 3 gal. (11.4 L)
- Deck Size
- 32 in. (81 cm)


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Robert L. McCrory, director of Laboratory for Laser Energetics, named University Professor
Robert L. McCrory was appointed University Professor in recognition of his contributions to the physics and engineering community, the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) and to the University in general, at an installation ceremony on April 3.
"University Professorships are awarded for exceptional contributions to society and the University," said President Joel Seligman. "I am delighted to recognize Bob's accomplishments and extraordinary service with this professorship. As director of the LLE, he has led the largest single laboratory and research program at the University of Rochester. He has worked tirelessly in Washington, D.C. as an advocate for high-energy-density physics and the laboratory. He has recruited outstanding colleagues and has been a visionary of international prominence for his work," Seligman added.
McCrory is one of only eight current or retired faculty members who are a University Professor.
"Through his leadership of the LLE, Professor McCrory has served the University and its community with great distinction for over 30 years," said Peter Lennie, provost and Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Science, and Engineering. "I am delighted we can honor him and recognize his work with this appointment as University Professor."
Robert L. Clark, senior vice president for research and dean of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, shared similar sentiments. "Bob McCrory has prominently lead the Laboratory for Laser Energetics to serve as a resource to the global community in high-energy-density physics. The lab is unique as result of his vision and leadership," said Clark. "It is rare to find individuals who possess the skills to productively move science forward and simultaneously develop the necessary resources to serve the mission of so many."
"It is with a deep sense of honor and humility that I accept the position of University Professor," said McCrory. "I am grateful to President Seligman, Dean Clark, Provost Lennie and the Board of Trustees for my selection as University Professor."
At the same installation ceremony, Riccardo Betti was named the inaugural Robert L. McCrory Professor, prompting McCrory to say that he felt "twice honored." McCrory also reflected on the exciting implications for the future. "The time may be near when we see a breakthrough in the quest to demonstrate the scientific feasibility of the fusion process that will eventually provide a safe, secure, and environmentally benign source of limitless energy," said McCrory. "The LLE is a treasure for the University and a tribute to President Emeritus Sproull and the dedicated scientists who have brought distinction to the University."
Under McCrory's leadership the LLE has established itself as a world-leading laboratory for the investigation of inertial confinement fusion. Since becoming the director, McCrory has been responsible for securing $1.6 billion in funding for the LLE. The laboratory has consistently received outstanding reviews from the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration.
The University's LLE is home to the Omega laser facilities, composed of the OMEGA 60 laser system (inaugurated 1995) and the OMEGA EP laser system (inaugurated 2008), for fusion research. Scientists from around the world utilize these facilities in their quest to develop nuclear fusion as a reliable energy source.
Beyond research, the LLE is an important national source of graduate students trained in the area of high-energy-density physics and also hosts undergraduate and high-school students carrying out projects under the supervision of LLE researchers.
McCrory received his bachelor's and doctorate degrees in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology . He began his research in inertial fusion at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and came to the University in 1976. In addition to his position as the LLE director, which he has held since 1983, he also serves as vice president and vice provost of the University. In 1984 he was named associate professor of mechanical engineering and was promoted to full professor in 1986. He has also been a professor of physics since 1999.
McCrory has served on several National Academy of Sciences committees on military space policy and plasma science. At the University, he has served as a member of the University of Rochester Faculty Senate (1986–1989, 1990–1992, and 1994–1996), and as the chair of the Faculty Senate's research policy committee (1997). He served as executive director of governmental relations for the University from 1997 to 2004. His honors include election as a fellow of the American Physical Society. He has been recognized with numerous awards including the Edward Teller Award given by the American Nuclear Society for his "pioneering research and leadership in the use of laser and ion-particle beams to produce unique high temperature and high-density matter for scientific research and for controlled thermonuclear fusion."
Professor McCrory has authored or co-authored more than 250 scientific journal publications. Some of his key contributions to inertial fusion include his work on the wavelength dependence of hydrodynamic efficiency on laser-driven targets and the hydrodynamic stability of inertial fusion capsules.
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Airbag Knockoffs Fail in Crash Test Videos
(WASHINGTON) -- Causing a fire, not deploying or partial deployment are not how you would like to have your airbag described, but those are the words U.S. Department of Transportation administrators used Wednesday when explaining the dangers behind a stream of counterfeit airbags.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and ICE officials Wednesday warned consumers about counterfeit airbags made at overseas manufacturers and installed in cars throughout the U.S. The counterfeits have been found in more than 75 different makes and models, both domestic and internationally made cars, and could affect thousands of individuals.
Investigators cautioned that even though this affects less than 0.1 percent of vehicles, the danger to those vehicles is extreme, including airbags not deploying, partially deploying or catching fire. So far they are unaware of any death or injury from the counterfeit airbags.
Earlier this year ICE arrested and convicted a Chinese counterfeiter who was found with nine different brands of airbags. And just this year have confiscated more than 2,500 fake bags.
ICE Director John Morton explained that the counterfeits were manufactured overseas, fraudulently labeled and then illegally imported into the country.
"These seemingly genuine airbags are in fact shoddy fakes that pose a significant safety hazard when it's installed," he said. "These airbags don't work. They aren't going to save you in an accident, they are a fraud and danger from start to finish, and you don't want them in your car."
Consumers are at risk if:
- They have had the airbag replaced in the last three years at a repair shop not associated with a new car dealership.
- Purchased a used car that had its airbag replaced.
- Own a car branded salvage, rebuilt or reconstructed.
- Got a "too good to be true" deal for airbag replacement.
- Purchased their airbag from eBay, Craigslist or other non-certified outlet.
Because these faulty bags are not the fault of car manufacturers or dealers, this is not a mandatory recall and consumers would pay out of pocket to replace the airbag.
"They look like the real thing and unfortunately consumers are not in a position to figure out if they have a fake or a real airbag and they certainly wouldn't be in a position to be able to replace their own airbag," David Strickland, a NHTSA administrator, said.
Officials urge anyone who has suspicions about their airbags to take their car to an expert for testing and replacement.
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20 U.S. Code § 6765 - State activities
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State activitiesFrom funds made available under section 6762(a)(1) of this title, a State educational agency shall carry out activities and assist local efforts to carry out the purposes of this part, which may include the following activities:
Developing, or assisting applicants or recipients of funds under this subpart in the development and utilization of, innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula through the use of technology, including distance learning technologies, and providing other technical assistance to such applicants or recipients throughout the State, with priority given to high-need local educational agencies.
Establishing or supporting public-private initiatives (such as interest-free or reduced-cost loans) for the acquisition of educational technology for high-need local educational agencies and students attending schools served by such agencies.
(3) Assisting recipients of funds under this subpart in providing sustained and intensive, high-quality professional development based on a review of relevant research in the integration of advanced technologies, including emerging technologies, into curricula and instruction and in using those technologies to create new learning environments, including training in the use of technology to—
(B) enable teachers—
to use the Internet and other technology to communicate with parents, other teachers, principals, and administrators; and
Assisting recipients of funds under this subpart in providing all students (including students with disabilities and students with limited English proficiency) and teachers with access to educational technology.
Developing performance measurement systems to determine the effectiveness of educational technology programs funded under this subpart, particularly in determining the extent to which activities funded under this subpart are effective in integrating technology into curricula and instruction, increasing the ability of teachers to teach, and enabling students to meet challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards.
Collaborating with other State educational agencies on distance learning, including making specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula available to students in areas that would not otherwise have access to such courses and curricula.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2415, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title II, § 201, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1679.)
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I noted in August 2008:
According to the FBI, Ivins made the killer anthrax in his lab at Fort Detrick all by himself in something like 12 hours (pages 8-9).
Is that plausible?
Well, one of the handful of people who actually can produce the kind of high-tech weaponized anthrax used in the attacks said:
"In my opinion, there are maybe four or five people in the whole country who might be able to make this stuff, and I'm one of them," said Richard O. Spertzel, chief biological inspector for the U.N. Special Commission from 1994 to 1998. "And even with a good lab and staff to help run it, it might take me a year to come up with a product as good."
In addition, scientists at Ft. Detrick say that no one there had the equipment or knowledge to make weaponized anthrax of the type used in the letters (more on this in a later esasy).
If it would take one of the handful of people who have the know-how and a good lab with staff a year, and if no one at Ivins' lab knew how to do it, how could Ivins have made it all by himself in 12 hours without the proper equipment?
I wrote a couple of days later:
The chief biological inspector for the U.N. Special Commission from 1994 to 1998 – who describes himself as one of the "four or five people in the whole country" who could make the type of anthrax used in the 2001 attacks – noted in testimony to Congress:
"I have maintained from the first descriptions of the material contained in the Daschle letter that the quality appeared to be such that it could be produced only by some group that was involved with a current or former state program in recent years. The level of knowledge, expertise, and experience required and the types of special equipment required to make such quality product takes time and experimentation to develop. Further, the nature of the finished dried product is such that safety equipment and facilities must be used to protect the individuals involved and to shield their clandestine activity from discovery."
Similarly, a manufacturer of specialized anthrax equipment said:
"You would need [a] chemist who is familiar with colloidal [fumed] silica, and a material science person to put it all together, and then some mechanical engineers to make this work . . . probably some containment people, if you don't want to kill anybody. You need half a dozen, I think, really smart people."
The U.N. biologist mentioned above also said that the equipment to make such high-tech anthrax does not exist at Fort Detrick, where Ivins worked. People who work at Fort Detrick have confirmed this. In other words, a lone scientist couldn't have done it without the support of a whole government laboratory. And Fort Detrick was not one such potential laboratory.
The FBI now indirectly admits that Ivins was not the anthrax killer … at least not alone.
Specifically, as Edward Epstein writes in a must-read article in Wall Street Journal's Opinion section:
Silicon was used in the 1960s to weaponize anthrax. Through an elaborate process, anthrax spores were coated with the substance to prevent them from clinging together so as to create a lethal aerosol. But since weaponization was banned by international treaties, research anthrax no longer contains silicon, and the flask at Fort Detrick contained none.
Yet the anthrax grown from it had silicon, according to the U.S. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. This silicon explained why, when the letters to Sens. Leahy and Daschle were opened, the anthrax vaporized into an aerosol. If so, then somehow silicon was added to the anthrax. But Ivins, no matter how weird he may have been, had neither the set of skills nor the means to attach silicon to anthrax spores.
At a minimum, such a process would require highly specialized equipment that did not exist in Ivins's lab—or, for that matter, anywhere at the Fort Detrick facility. As Richard Spertzel, a former biodefense scientist who worked with Ivins, explained in a private briefing on Jan. 7, 2009, the lab didn't even deal with anthrax in powdered form, adding, "I don't think there's anyone there who would have the foggiest idea how to do it." So while Ivins's death provided a convenient fall guy, the silicon content still needed to be explained.
The FBI's answer was that the anthrax contained only traces of silicon, and those, it theorized, could have been accidently absorbed by the spores from the water and nutrient in which they were grown. No such nutrients were ever found in Ivins's lab, nor, for that matter, did anyone ever see Ivins attempt to produce any unauthorized anthrax (a process which would have involved him using scores of flasks.) But since no one knew what nutrients had been used to grow the attack anthrax, it was at least possible that they had traces of silicon in them that accidently contaminated the anthrax.
Natural contamination was an elegant theory that ran into problems after Congressman Jerry Nadler pressed FBI Director Robert Mueller in September 2008 to provide the House Judiciary Committee with a missing piece of data: the precise percentage of silicon contained in the anthrax used in the attacks.
The answer came seven months later on April 17, 2009. According to the FBI lab, 1.4% of the powder in the Leahy letter was silicon. "This is a shockingly high proportion," explained Stuart Jacobson, an expert in small particle chemistry. "It is a number one would expect from the deliberate weaponization of anthrax, but not from any conceivable accidental contamination."
Nevertheless, in an attempt to back up its theory, the FBI contracted scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Labs in California to conduct experiments in which anthrax is accidently absorbed from a media heavily laced with silicon. When the results were revealed to the National Academy Of Science in September 2009, they effectively blew the FBI's theory out of the water.
The Livermore scientists had tried 56 times to replicate the high silicon content without any success. Even though they added increasingly high amounts of silicon to the media, they never even came close to the 1.4% in the attack anthrax. Most results were an order of magnitude lower, with some as low as .001%.
What these tests inadvertently demonstrated is that the anthrax spores could not have been accidently contaminated by the nutrients in the media. "If there is that much silicon, it had to have been added," Jeffrey Adamovicz, who supervised Ivins's work at Fort Detrick, wrote to me last month. He added that the silicon in the attack anthrax could have been added via a large fermentor—which Battelle and other labs use" but "we did not use a fermentor to grow anthrax at USAMRIID . . . [and] We did not have the capability to add silicon compounds to anthrax spores"…
When I asked a FBI spokesman this month about the Livermore findings, he said the FBI was not commenting on any specifics of the case, other than those discussed in the 2008 briefing (which was about a year before Livermore disclosed its results). He stated: "The Justice Department and the FBI continue working to conclude the investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks. We anticipate closing the case in the near future."
So, even though the public may be under the impression that the anthrax case had been closed in 2008, the FBI investigation is still open—and, unless it can refute the Livermore findings on the silicon, it is back to square one.
The Wall Street Journal also points out:
No autopsy was performed, and there was no suicide note.
Given that the scientist who blew the whistle on the false claims about Saddam Hussein's WMDs is also officially claimed to have committed suicide, but vital information about his cause of death is being sealed for 70 years, isn't there something just a tad fishy going on here?