The seven-foot-high device, manufactured by Nortel (formerly known as Northern Telecom), is called the Magellan Concorde Asynchronous Transfer Mode Switch. All networked data transmission at the laboratory, from electronic-mail to planned real-time, full-motion video, will pass through the switch. The switch reads the "address" of the outbound data, and sends it to its destination.
Argonne received the switch for a fraction of its "retail" cost, according to ECT Associate Director Tim Kuhfuss. Both sides benefitted from the arrangement: Nortel receives a demanding field-test of the device and the cachet of having one of its devices in use at a major national laboratory. Argonne gets the second such switch ever made for a substantial discount. Such "co-development" arrangements are becoming increasingly common as the laboratory becomes a worldwide center for high-end computing applications and telecommunications research.
The switch is an integral part of ECT's plan to deal with Argonne's steady increase in network communications, which has been doubling every two years. An even bigger jump in network traffic is expected in 1996.
"Between Mathematics and Computer Science, which is planning to participate in a major demonstration of the "next generation of the Internet" next year, and the Advanced Photon Source, we're expecting traffic to double in just the next year," Kuhfuss said. "This switch was our chance to keep ahead of the demand."
DOE adopts wildlife plan for Argonne-East
The U.S. Department of Energy will proceed with a wildlife management plan to
reduce damage to the Argonne-East site's ecology and facilities and improve
employees' safety.
The plan includes using lethal methods to reduce the site's estimated 600 deer, both white-tailed and fallow.
The plan responds to an environmental assessment compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for DOE, which owns the Argonne site and is responsible for its ecological health. A team from USDA's animal damage control office studied the site's wildlife for more than a year.
Their assessment lists many problems and potential problems wildlife cause. The most urgent situation, according to the assessment, is the site's large numbers of white-tailed and European fallow deer. The overpopulation poses a threat to human health and safety, destroys plant life and has been causing starvation and disease among the animals themselves.
The assessment discusses several options for reducing the herds, recommending a combination of lethal and non-lethal methods. Culling of the deer herd will be conducted in the fall, most likely by sharpshooters.
DOE's news release announcing the adoption of the wildlife management plan, a list of questions and answers about the plan, and the plan's introductory section, are on Argonne's World Wide Web site (http://www.anl.gov/OPA/local/anlnews.html, then follow the links under "Wildlife management plan.") and on the Macintosh Public Volume and PC PUBLIC.
Scam artists target laboratory employees
Several laboratory employees have received letters recently offering to
transfer millions of dollars into personal bank accounts upon receipt of
account numbers. The letters may be part of a costly -- and potentially
dangerous -- series of scams targeting scientific institution employees and
should be reported to Argonne Security.
The themes of these letters have generally involved requests for participation in the following activities:
* Offering millions of dollars to someone in Europe or the United States who can help procure a chemical which can remove a stamp printed on 20 million U.S. dollars supposedly confiscated from corrupt government officials to make the money unusable.
* A medical student threatens suicide if he or she doesn't receive money to pay medical school costs.
* The need for an "urgent" business relationship with an individual outside Nigeria to help the Nigerian government free up "trapped" funds set aside for importing goods.
* Seeking a foreign company for the transfer of funds from a Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation.
While there may be other variations of these themes, they are all considered mechanisms to make money from unsuspecting U.S. citizens. In one instance, a U.S. citizen was lured to Nigeria and subsequently kidnapped and killed after a ransom of $1 million was paid.
Under no circumstances should employees respond to correspondence of this type, said David Metta of Argonne Security. The original letter should be forwarded to Argonne Security, Building 316, which will send it to the local Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The colloquium will begin at 3 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 362 auditorium.
Rhodes won a Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction in 1988 for The Making of the Atomic Bomb. Since then he has written Nuclear Renewal, a look at the viability of nuclear power in the United States and the reasons for its lack of acceptance. Argonne's Integral Fast Reactor (IFR) rated a prominent section in Nuclear Renewal.
Rhodes has just published "Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb."
Rhodes has also published nonfiction books on farm life, the Ozarks and the Midwest. His fiction work includes Sons of Earth and The Last Safari.
A total of 16,068 spoons, forks and knives has "walked away" from the cafeteria during the last four years, according to Dennis Sullivan, who manages the facility for Marriott Corp. "It's a continuing problem," he said. "But it wouldn't be nearly as big a problem if the stuff came back."
Sullivan is planning an "Amnesty Week" Sept. 21-25, during which cafeteria employees will come to any building's loading dock to retrieve cafeteria property -- no questions asked. Employees with items to return can call ext. 2-5225. Anonymous calls will be welcome.
The most common missing items are forks, Sullivan said. A total of 5,540 forks are missing, which have cost $1,410 to replace. In all, $4,640 in flatware is has been "borrowed."
"That doesn't come out of Marriott's pocket," Sullivan said. "The lab pays to replace it all." In addition, missing flatware results in shortages and delays in the lunch line.
The tournament is open to employees of all skill levels. Entrants will play three games, starting at 7 p.m. in the Building 362 lunchroom. Each player will be allotted 30 minutes per game. The Argonne Chess Club, which sponsors the tournament, will provide chess sets, boards and clocks.
Entry fee is $4. All fees will be returned in prizes.
For more information, call Steve Decman (SSD-MAT) at ext. 2-3607.
Argonne honored for support of guard, reservists
Argonne Director Alan Schriesheim has received the State Chairman's Award of
the Illinois Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The award
recognizes the laboratory's support of employees in the military reserves.
The committee, other Illinois businesses and various state military organizations honor employers who recognize the difficulties guard and reserve members face while away on assignments.
Argonne supports employees who must juggle their careers and their commitments to the National Guard and the U.S. military reserve.
Frank L. Robinson (ESH), an 18-year member of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, O'Hare International Airport, nominated Argonne for the award because, "The lab has supported me when I needed to be away with the Illinois Air National Guard." Robinson has been at Argonne for 17 years and is the on-site fire inspector. Earlier this year, firemen from other military units joined Argonne firemen for training in hazardous materials and search and rescue, Robinson said.
Argonne has been successful in easing the stress that some employees may experience when they are out in the field.
Teresa A. Anderson (APO/APS) has been at Argonne for 15 years and has been a member of the Illinois Army National Guard's 65th Troop Command Brigade for 16 years. "I have never encountered any problems fulfilling my military duties," Anderson said. "I have always been able to get someone to cover for me during my absences with no repercussions upon my return."
The Office of Public Affairs' Jill Morgenthaler, an Army reservist for 14 years, is commander of the 318th Press Corp. Headquarters. The unit operates a television studio and photography laboratory.
Morgenthaler, who has been with OPA for four years said, "Not only does Argonne give me the time and support, but the skills I've developed here have enhanced my performance as a military public relations officer."
Diana L. Thompson (OCF-PRO) has been an Air Force reservist for eight years in the 728th Aeromedical Patient Staging Squadron. Thompson, an 18-year Argonne employee, said Argonne differs from other civilian employers because reservists employed at Argonne are allowed to concentrate on their military commitments without worrying about their civilian jobs. Thompson's was one of the squadrons providing medical treatment for military personnel during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
"I've been away on an assignment for at least six months and found comfort in
knowing that my job at Argonne was waiting for me," Thompson said.
-- Elaine Hegwood Bowen
Crews will do as much work as possible over weekends, said Jack Logue, PFS-FPE manager, but some roads will be closed sporadically on Fridays and Mondays as this work continues. Particularly hard-hit will be Outer Circle, especially in the vicinity of Southwood Drive, and Meridian Road east of the Argonne Service Station.
A map at Plant Facilities and Services' World Wide Web site, updated daily, will show the exact location of imminent road closures. The map, in Adobe Acrobat (".pdf") format, is at http://www.anl.gov/PFS/lesmap.pdf.
The inside lanes, one in each direction will be closed for repair first. When these lanes are finished, the outside lanes will be closed for repair. One lane in each direction will be open at all times, according to IDOT.
Each phase of the work is expected to take two to three weeks. Repairs are scheduled to be completed by mid-October.
Tickets will be on sale Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 213 Cafeteria. Cost is $6 for the game, and $4 for the bus. Only 100 tickets will be available.
For more information, call Art Buehring at ext. 2-7677.
The seminar will be presented by the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and will cover areas including symptoms, coping strategies, treatment options and medicine management.
The seminar will take place Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 203 Auditorium.
Tours groups in July, with the number of participants, included:
* 7/7/95: Loyola University -- Aspira Prep Program (28), Argonne Tandem Linear Accelerator System (ATLAS), superconductivity, computers, Advanced Photon Source (APS) Models.
* 7/8/95: University of Illinois -- Health Science Enrichment Program (30), biology, ATLAS, computers.
* 7/9/95: McDonnell Douglas (6), ATLAS and APS Models
* 7/12/95: Lane Technical Retired Teachers (20), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers, APS.
* 7/13/95: High School Physics Teachers (21), superconductivity, ATLAS, computers, APS.
* 7/14/95: IIT -- Young Scientist Program (25), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers, APS.
* 7/14/95: Loyola University -- Young Scholars Program Access 2000 (20), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers, APS.
* 7/17/95: Central Baptist Church -- Young at Heart Group (8), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers, APS.
* 7/19/95: Commonwealth Edison Interns (8), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers, APS.
* 7/21/95: University of Nebraska -- NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (14), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers, APS.
* 7/21/95: St. Louis University -- Monsanto Scholars Program (11), ATLAS and superconductivity.
* 7/24/95: DEP -- Research Apprenticeship Program for High School Students (32), ATLAS, biology, computers.
* 7/27/95: Project Summer Opportunities (20), APS
* 7/28/95: IIT -- Bridge Program (28), ATLAS, superconductivity, APS.
* 7/28/95: Chicago State University -- AMP (Alliance for Minority Participants) Science Program (21), ATLAS, superconductivity, APS.
* 7/29/95: DEP -- Teachers Reunion/Picnic (12), ATLAS, computers, APS Models.
* 7/31/95: DEP -- Research Apprenticeship Program for High School Students (65), APS, chemistry, ATLAS, computers.
* 7/31/95: Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society Conference participants (14), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers, APS.
-- Seminars --
Monday, Sept. 11
Energy Technology Division Seminar: "Computer Modeling of Electromagnetic Control in Continuous Casting" by Jimmy Chang (ET). 10:30 a.m., Bldg. 212, Conference Room A157.
Chemistry Division Monday Morning Seminar Series: "Chemical Force Microscopy: Probing the Interactions Between Molecules and Molecular Assemblies" by Charles Lieber, Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 11 a.m., Bldg. 200 Auditorium.
Thursday, Sept. 14
Current Issues in Petroleum Processing Seminar Series: "Catalysis in the Petroleum Industry - Research Strategies for the Late Nineties and Beyond" by Paul B. Venuto, Mobile R&D (Retired). 10 a.m., Bldg. 212, Conference Room A157.
-- Classified Ads --
MISCELLANEOUS
WASHER -- Kenmore, good condition, new pump & timer. $50. Gordon Veerman, (815) 485-4944.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Bassett, oak, full/queen size bed w/box spring & mattress + head board, 2 dressers, 3 way mirror, 3 years old, needs resurfacing on one dresser and one drawer rail needs to be replaced. $600. Stained glass picture of "pink flamingo" approximately 21" x 32", 250 pieces, hand made, prefect condition, framed in oak ready to hang, must see. $700. Two 10-speed bikes, old but in great condition. $25 each. Bissel rug shampooer, good condition. $100. Ginny Doyle, (708) 403-0194.
WATERBED -- King size, complete, light oak finish, headboard, sheets, 3 years old. $200. David Compton, (708) 897-5867.
TANNING BED -- Suntana Wolf, 2 years old, like new. $1,400 o.b.o. Terry Allocco, (815) 725-9109.
COUCH -- Must sell, professionally cleaned, off white w/pastel stripes. $70 o.b.o. Jennifer Ehlert, (708) 910-4987.
SEWING MACHINE -- Pfaff Creative 1471, computer has 2 alphabets over 100 utility & decorative stitches, 16 memories for stitch combinations, 16 memories for creating original patterns, dual seed auto buttonholes extra special use feet, instruction book, like new. New $2,000 - asking $625. Barbara Ferrantino, (708) 968-4391.
BICYCLES -- Girl's yellow 19". $15. Boy's 19" red Huffy. $25 o.b.o. Dave Bartels, (708) 985-2406.
GOLF CLUBS -- Original Ping Karsten I irons, 3 thru pitching wedge w/3 Ping woods. $450. Jon Garcia, (708) 369-4990.
STEREOFILE SPEAKERS -- Merlin Signature 4 towers, available for audition. New $3,900 - asking $1,100. Jon Garcia, (708) 369-4990.
ENGAGEMENT RING -- 1/4 ct. solitaire, includes wedding band, gold, worn a short time. $250. Roberta Walker, (815) 485-9639.
HORSE TRAILER -- 2 horse trailer. $1,000. Rose Boopathy, (708) 985-4462.
BABY ITEMS -- Bassett crib w/mattress. $125. Evenflo car seat, fits up to toddler. $35. Both in excellent condition. Karen Liptak, (815) 467-4515.
FURNITURE -- Entertainment center for TV, stereo, etc., 40" X 49" X 15". $35. 4 office type chairs. $10 each. Kathy Macal, (708) 654-3218.
SAILBOAT -- Hobie 18 Catamaran, very good condition. $2,000. Frederick Dudek, (708) 392-5213.
WORD PROCESSOR -- Brother WP 3400 w/monitor, almost new. $150. Colleen Tobolic, (708) 301-2679 - ask for Diane.`
AUTOMOBILES
1985 BUICK -- Century sedan, 112K miles, excellent condition, loaded. $3,000 o.b.o. Don Dion, (708) 439-6447.
1985 MERCURY -- Grand Marquis LS, V8, AT, AC, power everything, excellent shape, no rust, must sell. $2,800 o.b.o. Mike Janik, (708) 636-5305 - after 6 p.m.
1986 CHEVY -- Sport van, Beauville, 8 passenger, 305 V8, fine condition. $3,500. Van Hicks, (815) 942-8334.
1988 DODGE -- Grand Caravan, 3L, V6, AT, PS, PB, AC, cruise, tilt wheel, new battery, new tires, new brakes, 54K miles. $9,500. Mike Janik (708) 636-5305 - after 6 p.m.
1986 FORD -- Mustang convertible, red, black top, grey interior, new exhaust including cats, AT, PS, PB, AL, PT, 3.8L, V6, stored last 3 winters, 107K miles. $4,100. Ron Kmak, (708) 301-1269.
1991 GMC -- Sonoma SLE club coupe, white w/unique pinstripes, AT, PS, AC, AM/FM cassette, tilt, cruise, tinted rear windows, Pendaliner bedliner, 4.3L, V6, 68K miles. $9,000 o.b.o. Chris Stoltz, (708) 986-0342.
1987 DODGE -- Aries wagon, AT, PB, PS, AC, good condition. $1,500 o.b.o. Klara Shiloh, (708) 852-9345.
1985 FORD -- Bronco II, Eddie Bauer. $3,000. Rose Boopathy, (708) 985-4462 - after 5:30 p.m.
1993 BUICK -- Regal, 4 door, AC, PS, PB, PW, PDL, rear defogger, cruise, tilt, AM/FM cassette, 53K miles, excellent condition. $10,700. Teri/Dan Huml, (815) 436-4069.
1983 TOYOTA -- Corolla, 103K miles, auto, PS, PB, dependable. $850. Chi Zhang, (708) 778-1107.
1987 OLDS -- Calais, 4 door, V6, AT, AC, PS, 158K miles. $2,500 o.b.o. Samuel Clause, (708) 910-4384 - ask for Rafael.
1984 PLYMOUTH -- Voyager, red, auto, AC, cruise, tilt, luggage rack, good tires, recent battery, rust proofed. $1,400. Steve Decman, (815) 744-5272.
1985 CHEVY -- Blazer S10, body in good condition, engine needs some work. $1,800 o.b.o. Harold Gaines, (312) 239-3666 - after 6 p.m.
1980 FORD -- Fairmont wagon, looks fair, runs good. $400 o.b.o. Edward Czlapinski, (708) 466-1812.
1990 CHEVY -- Beretta, red, AT, AC, PS, PB, AM/FM, cruise, only 56K miles, well maintained, new exhaust, brakes, tires, battery. $5,900 o.b.o. Klaus Woelk, (708) 789-6517.
1989 OLDSMOBILE -- Cutlass Supreme, dark blue, V6, 80K highway miles, PL, PW, CC, tilt, no rust, excellent condition. $5,250. Alicia Lathrop, (815) 436-4865 - ask for Pam.
1986 TOYOTA -- Camry, 5 speed, AC, cruise, garaged, 73K miles, very good condition. $3,300. Mike Davis, (708) 357-3571.
1990 FORD -- F150, AT, 6 cylinder, AC, 66K miles. $7,100. Cindy Putty, (815) 941-2844.
1994 GEO PRIZM -- 4 door, dark teal, 4 cylinder, AT, AC, cruise, 49K miles. $9,100. Cindy Putty, (815) 941-2844.
HOUSING
HOUSE/SALE -- New construction, Plainfield school district, 81 x 178 lot w/ mature trees on dead-end street, 2-story w/2.5-car garage, tan vinyl siding w/aluminum soffet, facia & gutters, thermalpane windows, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 15 x 15 master bedroom, kitchen w/island dinette & pantry, laundry room, banister overlooks 23 x 13 living room, oak cabinets, doors & trim throughout, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, full basement. $144,900. Maria Addison, (708) 257-0092.
CONDO/RENT -- Hinsdale, Kingery Quarter, 1 bedroom/bath, includes water, gas, heat, air, pool. $620/month. Maurizio Bottoni, (708) 887-8450.
HOUSE/RENT -- Furnished contemporary home on 5 acres in Lemont, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, great room, family room, all appliances, 3 car garage, will rent by week or month until sold. $400/week or $1,500/month. Jan Griffin, (708) 257-7555.
HOUSE/SALE -- Homer Township, 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, new furnace, AC, water heater, security system, water softener, 12' x 16' shed in a fenced yard, Reverse Osmosis drinking water system, all appliances and window treatments. $149,900. Greg Krumdick, (708) 301-2417 - ask for Marc.
CONDO/SALE -- Raintree, Glen Ellyn, 2 bedroom, golf course view, heated garage, security, elevator, 2nd floor, 3 swimming pools, 3 lighted tennis courts, clubhouse, kitchen, 1.5 baths. Commons: 25 acres, landscaped, commuter bus. $107,900. Norm Brockmeier, (708) 469-7367.
HOUSE/SALE -- Bolingbrook, Pasquinelli's Randolph model w/many upgrades, 2.5 years old, split level, 3 bedrooms, large living & family room, kitchen, dining room, 2 baths, sub-basement, utility room, vaulted ceilings, 2- car garage. $137,900. S. Felix Krasnicki, (708) 759-5715.
APARTMENT/RENT -- Clarendon Hills, 5 room, 2 bedrooms, heated, security deposit, available Sept. 1. $700/month. Jackie Bruns, (708) 920-1603.
RETIREMENT HOME -- Sun Lakes, AZ w/golf, swimming, other community activities, 2 bedrooms, 1850 sq. ft, major furnishings, 7 yrs. old. $149,000. Gerald Reedy, (815) 935-0318.
APARTMENT/RENT -- 3 room, unfurnished, has stove & refrigerator, 1.5 miles from lab, references & lease required. Grace Snyder, (708) 985-8511.
HOUSE/SALE -- Captivating brick/cedar, 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2.5 car garage, FR w/fireplace, wrap around deck w/scenic view, finished walk-out basement, house in prestigious Brookeridge Creek, Darien, must see to appreciate, motivated to sell. Richard Pagel, (708) 910-0139.
APARTMENT/RENT -- Hinsdale Point, 1.5 miles from lab, close to forest preserve, large bedroom, bathroom & kitchen, remodeled, new cabinets & appliances, dishwasher, new carpet, available Sept. 29. $645/month - heat & water included. Klaus Woelk, (708) 789-6517.
TO BE GIVEN AWAY
Kenmore dryer, needs repair. Gordon Veerman, (815) 485-4944.
Rabbit, to good home, 6 months old. Mike, (815) 838-5638 - after 5 p.m.
-- 30 --
Deadline Information
Deadline for all materials is
Story ideas, comments and suggestions are welcome. The Argonne Week office is in Building 201, room 2Q-02 (OPA-201). The fax number is ext. 2-5274. Send E-mail to Argonne Week editor Dave Jacque.
Seminar listings: Send by inter-office mail to Evie Fagan, Building 201, room 2U-09 (OPA-201). Fax to ext. 2-5274, or send by E-mail.
Classified ads: Please limit ads to 25 words. Send by inter-office mail to Evelyn Fagan, Building 201, room 2U-09 (OPA-201). A drop box is located at the Argonne Week office.
Classified Ads sent by electronic mail cannot be accepted!