Tuesday - May 9, 2006

A side view of the bacterial protein EmrD. (Image courtesy of Geoffrey Chang, The Scripps Research Institute.)

New Information in the Fight
Against Drug-resistant Bacteria

by Heather Rock Woods

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have determined the structure of a bacterial protein that contributes to the ability of bacteria to become resistant to life-saving antibiotics. Researchers determined the structure with x-ray data collected at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory (SSRL) and Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source. The study was published May 5 in ScienceXpress, an advance online edition of the journal Science.  Read more...

Site-wide Safety Discussions this Thursday

By Kelen Tuttle

All SLAC employees and users will meet with their managers and supervisors this Thursday, May 11, to discuss injury prevention. These discussions offer employees a chance to provide feedback to their department managers and safety coordinators on how best to prevent injuries.

"Thanks to everyone for your efforts toward ensuring that this site-wide focus heightens awareness and generates new safety ideas," said Janice Dabney, Operations Directorate Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) Coordinator.

Senior management and ES&H ask groups in each directorate to submit at least two ways to decrease the chance of injury when performing their work tasks. Managers should contact their directorate ES&H coordinator for information on where to submit these ideas. A compilation of these suggestions will then be provided to each program director for review by the ES&H Coordinating Council on May 16.

For more information on this site-wide discussion, please contact Tom Rizzi.

Juneteenth Celebration:
Tickets Now On Sale

by Delicia Gipson

The annual Juneteenth celebration offers new tastes, dances, interactive experiences, and information on America's black history.

It's Juneteenth time again! This year's 17th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Jamboree on the Green, promises to be a finger-licking, jam-packed, fun-filled event that you won't soon forget! It all happens on Friday, June 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Jamboree on the Green offers great new tastes, dances, interactive experiences, and information on America's incredible black history. Each of this year's event booths is designed to capture your senses. The "Sweet Potato Pie Stand" will offer Southern delicacies, while the "Domino Den" and "Spade Shack" offer a chance to compete in exciting games.  Read more...

Electrical Safety Tip:
Hazardous, Toxic, Smoky Cables

By The Electrical Safety Committee

When an electric cable gets very hot or burns, it releases chemicals from its insulation jacket into the air. These chemicals include dioxins, di-benzo furans and hydrogen chloride. In addition to being dangerous to your health, these chemicals are highly corrosive and can cause equipment and building damage.

SLAC recommends that Low Smoke Non-Halogenated (LSNH) cables be used whenever possible. Cases where LSNH cables are unavailable and halogenated cables must be installed should be discussed with the SLAC Electrical Safety Officer (ESO), Perry Anthony.

Events (see all | submit)

• May 9: (8:00 a.m.) Cryogenic Operations Workshop
• May 9: (12:30 p.m.) Experimental Seminar: Search for Gravitinos in R-Parity
• May 9: (4:00 p.m.) Accelerator Seminar

Access (see all)

• 5/2 - 6/1: Sand Hill Rd Construction
• 3/27 - 5/22: Alpine Gate Temporarily Closed
• 3/31 - 5/22: Gate 17 Hours Extended During Alpine Gate Shutdown
• 1/1 - 5/15: Loop Road Near Kavli Building Temporarily Closed
• 4/3 - 6/1: Short Spur Road Off North Access Road Closed

Announcements
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 Lab Announcements

• Public Speaking Course 6/6/2006
• Limited Access to PeopleSoft Financial Applications
• The DOE designates May as National Electrical Safety Month
• Register now for LoopFest V - June 19-21, 2006

Community Bulletin Board

• Employee Appreciation Day at the NCAA Tennis Championships
• SLAC Wine Club Event
• It's Pief's 87th Birthday
• Images of 2006 Total Solar Eclipse, taken by Cherrill Spencer in Libya

News (see all | submit)

• Universe 'child of previous one'  BBC News
• Could cyclic universe explain mystery?  MSNBC
• Breathing moonrocks  PhysOrg
• Hottest topic in physics revealed  Physics Web
• New 'metal sandwich' may break superconductor record, theory suggests  Science Daily

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What's Cookin' at the Linear Cafe (see weekly menu)

Tuesday
Breakfast Boosters	Biscuits and Gravy with 2 Eggs to Order and Breakfast Potatoes	$4.73
Hot	New Mexico Turkey Chili or Split Pea with Roasted Vegetables	$2.35/$2.95
Taste	Roasted Turkey or Tri-Tip Roast with Scalloped Potatoes and Vegetables	$5.65/$5.95
Good Food For You	Teriyaki Chicken or Tofu Stir-fry served over Pearl Rice	$5.25
Tossed	Roasted Potato, Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Cheese over Romaine Hearts	$5.35
Panini	Smoked Turkey and Brie Cheese with Mixed Spring Greens	$5.55
Sandwich Favorite	Pastrami and Swiss Sandwich served with Potato Salad	$4.99