text: ADDENDUM covering CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR SCOPE OF SERVICES Date Issued: March 2, 2011 Addendum No.: 1 RFP Number: 11-45-053-00 (Freeway Service Patrol Beat Nos. 2 and 25) Procurement Officer: Gregory Moore, Procurement and Assets Manager INTENT 1. This addendum is issued to provide for modifications in the scope of services included in the above referenced RFP. Acknowledgment of this addendum shall be made in the Proposal Letter (see Attachment 'B', pages 30-32) required as a part of each proposer's submittal. 2. The Commission does hereby modify RFP Section 7.0 Scope of Services, paragraph 7.4(A) Communications Equipment and Computers, page 12 as follows: Change From: The Contractor is also required to use wireless cell phones for communications with CHP Communications Center and CHP Field Supervisor. Change To: The Contractor is also required to use Nextel wireless cell phones with push to talk capability for communications with the CHP Communications Center and the CHP Field Supervisor. 3. The Commission does hereby clarify the language set forth in RFP Section 7.0 Scope of Services, paragraph 7.3 Vehicles which should read as follows (emphasis added): The FSP will use conventional wrecker Class A trucks with a minimum gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds, dual wheel chassis, and a four (4) ton recovery equipment rating. All trucks proposed for use in the FSP Program should be less than a year old with a maximum of 50,000 miles on the chassis and working parts of the truck at the onset of the contract and free of any mechanical defects or physical damage. 4. The meeting minutes/summary for the scheduled pre-proposal conference held on February 22, 2011 in support of RFP No. 11-45-053-00 are included herein as Attachment "A". 0 RFP No. 11-45-053-00 vice Beat and Freeway Serv Patrol: B Nos. 2 a 25 5. The C n's Commission formal re questions and requests fo clarification received from esponses to q d for pective propo prosp luded herein as Attachme "B", Answers to Prop osers are incl ent tions: posers' Quest No. Set N 1. dline remain Monday, M 6. The proposal dead ns .m. March 7, 2011 at 2:00 p. her d shall remain the same. 7. All oth terms and conditions of the RFP s ssued by: Is ___________ _________ _________ Moore Gregory M ent ts Procureme and Asset Manager 2|Page RFP No. 11-45-053-00 Freeway Service Patrol: Beat Nos. 2 and 25 ATTACHMENT "A" Pre-Proposal Conference Meeting Minutes/Summary Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Commission Offices, 3rd Floor Conference Room 'A' at 2:00 p.m. The following is a summary of the issues and policies that were discussed at the above- referenced pre-proposal conference in support of RFP No. 11-45-053-00 for the provision Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) services for Beat Nos. 2 and 25. The meeting was called to order at approximately 2:00 a.m. by Greg Moore, the designated procurement officer, who welcomed the prospective proposers and initiated self-introductions by Commission staff and other atten- dees. [A copy of the meeting agenda and a list of attendees are provided as exhibits to this item.] FSP Project Team: Brian Cunanan Commuter Assistant Manager - RCTC Jillian Edmiston Staff Analyst - RCTC Officer Harold Tupper California Highway Patrol Officer Jeremy Pursley California Highway Patrol Greg Moore Procurement and Assets Manager - RCTC Greg then described the format and objective of the meeting. The purpose of the pre-proposal meeting is to provide potential proposers with an overview of the procurement process and to offer clarifications and/or explanations regarding any issues that may have arisen during that process. Formal written responses to all questions submitted by potential proposers during the procurement process may be issued by Commission staff, and any amendments to the RFP package will be made with the issuance of formal addenda. Commission staff provided the following information regarding selected requirements set forth in the RFP package. Summary Minutes 1. Prohibited Communications All questions regarding the RFP package or the responsibilities of the successful proposer(s) must be directed to Gregory Moore, RCTC Procurement and Assets Manager, and a formal response will be generated with the assistance of appropriate Commission staff. Proposers are to refrain from any and all communications with members of the project team, Commission staff or management. Requests for clarification must be submitted in accordance with RFP Section 3.0 Question and Answer Process. Any exceptions taken to the Sample Contract Form (Attachment 'F') must be described and detailed as part of the proposers Proposal Letter submittal. Greg Moore can be reached by phone at (951)787-7141, fax (951)787-7906, or email at firstname.lastname@example.com. 3|Page RFP No. 11-45-053-00 Freeway Service Patrol: Beat Nos. 2 and 25 2. Insurance The insurance requirements for this procurement are detailed in the Sample Contract Form (see Attachment 'F') included in the RFP. In summary, the minimum limits of insurance are as follows: General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Automobile Liability: Including contractual liability insuring owned, non-owned, hired and all vehicles used by the contractor(s) with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 applicable to bodily injury, sickness or death, and loss of or damage to property in any one occurrence. Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for all employees, and Workers' Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. 3. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal A DBE goal was not recommended for this project; however, the Commission strongly encourages participation of DBE firms. 4. FSP Project Manager's Summary (Brian Cunanan - RCTC) The Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program is a free service provided to the motoring public and consists of contracted tow operators continuously roving congested freeways during peak periods to assist motorists, remove small debris from the roadway, and tow vehicles off the freeway. Some of the types of services that will be performed by operators will include jump starts, refilling radiators, changing tires, and providing a gallon of gasoline to stranded motorists. The Commission would like to assist as many motorists as possible, so operators can spend up to 10 minutes per assist to get motorists back on the road. If they can't do that within the 10 minute time period, the tow operator may tow the vehicle to an approved drop location as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures. For this program, vehicles shall be exclusively dedicated to the FSP program during FSP service hours which are Monday through Friday, 5:30 - 8:30 a.m., and in the afternoons 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with the exception of Fridays which starts 2 hours earlier and goes from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. If an operator's tow truck is disabled, involved in an accident or excused from need, a back-up vehicle is expected on beat within 45 minutes. Penalties will be assessed at 3 times the hourly rate, at 1-minute increments for any time in excess of the 45 minutes. If the entire shift is missed, the contractor shall be fined for the entire shift at three (3) times the hourly rate times the total minutes for the affected shift. This RFP covers two separate beats, Beats 2 and 25. Beat 2 is on SR-91 from Lincoln to Magnolia and has two trucks. Beat 25 is on I-15 from Hidden Valley to SR-60 and has three trucks. The contract for each beat will be awarded for three years with two option years to be extended at the Commission's sole discretion. I would like to take a couple of minutes to highlight some of the differences that you might notice working on the Riverside program, relative to FSP services provided in other counties. 4|Page RFP No. 11-45-053-00 Freeway Service Patrol: Beat Nos. 2 and 25 • First, the FSP vehicles shall be exclusively dedicated to the FSP program during FSP service hours. After hours, the successful contractor(s) can use them for commercial purposes. Dur- ing FSP service hours, the successful contractor must be ready for service, fully stocked, clean and compliant. • Another difference we have is that our FSP officers are very engaged in our program and they set a very high standard. You might be the best operator in another county but there might be an adjustment period working for Riverside. • In regards to rates, some other counties will provide a tiered pricing structure. For instance, if gasoline prices rise above a certain threshold amount, a contractor is allowed to increase its rate. The Commission does not allow such increases, so please keep that in mind when you are putting your rates together. We also want to point out some things that are overlooked in rates. For instance, you are required to pay your drivers for training. To be approved as an FSP driver, they are required to take some training classes throughout the year. Another thing that often gets overlooked when you are putting prices together is time to the beat. For example, if it takes one half of an hour to get from your office to the beat location; that cost shall be absorbed by the contractor. The last thing, this applies to contractors that have proposed on FSP beats for prior FSP solicitations, there have been some minor updates to the RFP so please pay close attention to all of the requirements set forth in the RFP. Some things might have moved around so just be aware of that. If you have any questions or need clarification on those requirements, please contact Greg Moore, Procurement and Assets Manager. 5. Standard Operating Procedures The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a supplementary item that is also posted on the RCTC website. It provides all the very detailed guidance in how to provide safe and efficient service under the FSP program. Some of the things that are covered include penalties; whether the charges are straight time or penalty time and the differences between the two; it covers breaks, time on the beat, and how to start and end a shift; what the fee responsibilities are, what your duties are as far as what you are doing out there and what you are required to provide. It also details FSP grooming standards such as how tow service operators are to dress, maintain facial hair and maintain their hair during service hours. It also states how operators are required to interact with the public. The SOPs are compiled separate from the contract, but the guidance listed in the SOP are incorporated into the contract by reference. These are items that must be adhered to under the terms of our contract. 6. Procurement Process (Greg Moore- RCTC) The designated procurement officer, Greg Moore, concluded the conference with an overview of the RFP package. He emphasized that proposers must review the entire RFP package in detail, including the sample contract form, and provide all of the information requested in order for its proposal to be deemed responsive. Please note, the responses to questions provided by FSP Project Team at the pre-proposal meeting do not qualify or amend the RFP in any way. 5|Page RFP No. 11-45-053-00 Freeway Service Patrol: Beat Nos. 2 and 25 The Commission's formal response(s) to questions will be issued in subsequent addenda and posted on the Commission's website at www.rctc.org. Greg highlighted the following RFP sections/topics: • Addenda (page 2, Section 2.0) The minutes of this meeting will be issued in the form of Addendum No. 1. Any questions and/or comments that you have, and our responses to them, will be included in Addendum No. 1. The Addendum will be posted on the RCTC website at http://www.rctc.org/rfps.asp. You also must acknowledge receipt of any and all Addenda in your proposal letter. Failure to do so may result in that proposal being deemed non-responsive and thereby eliminating the proposer from further consideration in the competitive process. • Calendar of Events (page 3, Section 4.0) The Calendar of Events includes key milestone and schedule dates. • Form of Contract to be Awarded (page 3, Section 5.0) The contract, if awarded, shall be a fully-burdened, fixed unit rate contract. The fully-burdened rate that the contractor proposes shall include all indirect and direct costs, including fuel, profit, overhead cost and equipment. • Standard Operating Procedures (page 7, Section 7.2) The guidelines and policies of the FSP program, which promote a safe working environment and maintain a level of professionalism, are contained in the SOP. • Tow Truck Requirements (Page 8, Section 7.3.A) All trucks proposed for use in the FSP program should be less than a year old with a maximum of 50,000 miles on the chassis and working parts of the truck. Additionally, all FSP trucks must be DOT and CARB compliant. All elements of the equipment and sup- plies list must be included in the fully equipped truck. • Vehicle Inspections (Page 10, Section 7.3.C) Vehicle Inspections will be conducted by the CHP during proposal evaluation, prior to the initiation of services by the successful contractor, and during the term of the contract. • Spare/Back-Up Vehicles (Page 11, Section 7.3.D) The Contractor may use the dedicated FSP tow vehicles for commercial service, but they must be equipped and ready to go during FSP service hours. 6|Page RFP No. 11-45-053-00 Freeway Service Patrol: Beat Nos. 2 and 25 • Vehicle Breakdown and Other Missed Service (Page 11, Section 7.3.E) If the vehicle is not made available within the required 45 minutes time period, the Con- tractor shall be fined three (3) times the hourly contract rate in (1) minute increments for every minute that exceeds the 45 minute replacement period. We are very serious about getting service to the public out there on time, so be aware of that when you are considering providing a proposal in response to the RFP. • Communications Equipment (Page 12, Section 7.4.A) All vehicles will be equipped with an AVL system, radios, and handheld/PDAs. Cell phones will be purchased and maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to use Nextel wireless cell phones with push to talk capability for communications with the CHP Communications Center and the CHP Field Supervisor. • Computer Equipment (Page 13, Section 7.4.B) The Contractor shall purchase and maintain a computer workstation with high speed internet access and email to communicate with RCTC staff and transfer FSP data collected with handheld/PDA units. • Operator Training (Page 16, Section 7.5.B) All company owners and FSP vehicle operators, including back-up drivers, shall be required at the contractor's expense to complete the CHP two-day training program. The cost is nominal but be aware that the owners must participate in this, as well. There is on-going refresher training that is required as well under the terms of the contract. • Local Office (Page 18, Section 7.7) The contractor shall provide a local office for contract administration purposes. When establishing your office, please ensure that your location allows you to have a backup vehicle and a certified FSP driver available within the 45 minute response time. • Minimum Proposer Qualifications (Page 19, Section 8.0) Proposers must satisfy the following minimum qualifications: 1. A current and valid business license; 2. A minimum of five years experience in operating two service; 3. At least two years experience in CHP tow rotation service at the time the proposal is submitted; and 4. A history of compliance with all federal, state and local laws governing the operation of a tow service. 7|Page RFP No. 11-45-053-00 Freeway Service Patrol: Beat Nos. 2 and 25 IF YOUR FIRM DOES NOT MEET THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A PROPOSAL. • Preparation of Proposals (Page 20, Section 9.0) Proposals shall include all of the elements set forth in Section 9.0. Attachment B.3 – Detailed Cost Schedule (Pages 36-39). Proposers must submit a separate proposal for each individual Beat. Each Beat will be evaluated separately by the Commission, and the all-inclusive flat hourly rate proposed must not be dependent on being awarded both Beats. It is possible that each of the two Beats described in the RFP will be awarded to two different operators. A Detailed Cost Schedule is required for each Beat. The Detailed Cost Schedule for Beat 2 begins on page 36 and the Detailed Cost Schedule for Beat 25 begins on page 38. The option terms which will be exercised at the Commission's sole discretion are included on the associated Rate Summary Sheets. All proposers must provide a rate(s) for the option years. Also, it is very important that you provide vehicle information. Make sure you provide information on your proposed vehicles or how you intend to get them. • Submission of Proposal/Period of Acceptance (Page 24, Section 13.0) An original and eight (8) copies of each proposal must be submitted. Again, separate proposals must be submitted for each Beat. Do not combine them. All proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011. • Basis of Award (Page 24, Section 14.1) Any contract resulting from this RFP will be awarded to the responsive and responsible contractor earning the highest total evaluation score. Question/Answer No written questions were presented to staff during the pre-proposal conference. Commission responses to oral inquiries and questions received after the pre-proposal meeting from proposers, and the Commission's formal responses, are provided herein as Attachment "B". Any questions regarding the procurement process shall be directed to Gregory Moore, Procure- ment and Assets Manager via e-mail at email@example.com or via fax at (951) 787-7906 as de- scribed in paragraph 3.0 Question and Answer Process of the RFP. Exhibit(s) (1) Agenda (2) Attendance List 8|Page AGENDA PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 11-45-053-00 Freeway Service Patrol: Beat No. 2 and Beat No. 25 February 22, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. * RCTC Conference Room 'A', 3rd Floor Welcome/Introductions Gregory Moore Procurement & Assets Manager RCTC Contact Person Overview/Scope of Services Brian Cunanan Commuter Assistance Manager RCTC Project Manager And Standard Operating Procedures Officers Harold Tupper & Jeremy Pursley California Highway Patrol RFP Summary/Highlights Gregory Moore Procurement & Assets Manager Questions Open Forum Proposers are invited to submit written questions to the Procurement & Assets Manager at any time prior to the 2/28/11 deadline for requests for clarification. Questions will be received by the Procurement & Assets Manager who will then direct the questions to the RCTC representative best qualified to provide a formal response thereto. All proposers are advised that any exchange that takes place between RCTC and a potential proposer during the pre-proposal conference do not qualify or amend the RFP. Only a formal addendum to the RFP shall modify, change or provide formal clarification of the RFP package. The RFP document shall govern if there are any conflicts between the information provided at the pre-proposal conference and the RFP. 9|Page Pre-Proposal Conference: List of Attendees (In no particular order) Name Company Phone Fax E-Mail Grant Byrd Pepe's Towing (951) 682-5682 (951) 682-5030 email@example.com 1 Jerry Burks Competition Wheelift (909) 322-5884 (909) 786-1112 email@example.com 2 Miguel Leyva Steve's Towing (909) 586-1576 (909) 980-4952 firstname.lastname@example.com 3 Casey Horvath Hamner Towing (951) 734-9331 (951) 734-7422 firstname.lastname@example.com 4 Clay Wooster Tri City Towing (909) 884-9211 (909) 889-3433 firstname.lastname@example.com 5 David McClure Roy & Dot's Towing (909) 201-0060 (909) 888-0585 email@example.com 6 Taz Al-Badawi Bob's Towing (909) 594-5511 (626) 912-2477 firstname.lastname@example.com 7 Ray Hassan Ben Warner's Garage (714) 542-7241 (714) 568-1639 email@example.com 8 Rocky Hassan Pacific Truck & Auto Towing (909) 621-9596 (909) 621-7876 firstname.lastname@example.com 9 Jay Ingley Armada Towing (909) 428-1115 (909) 428-0119 email@example.com 10 Lisa Burke Hadley Tow (949) 631-1741 (949) 631-1745 email@example.com 11 Alfred Arellano Navarro's Towing (909) 829-4911 (909) 829-3911 firstname.lastname@example.com 12 10 | P a g e ATTACHMENT "B" ANSWERS TO PROPOSERS' QUESTIONS: SET NO. 1 February 22, 2011 Subject: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 11-45-053-00 FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL SERVICE (Beat Nos. 2 and 25) ANSWERS TO PROPOSERS' QUESTIONS: SET NO. 1 To: All Proposers Reference: (a) Pre-Proposal Conference held on February 22, 2011 in the 3rd Floor RCTC Conference Room 'A' (b) Subject RFP issued February 2, 2011 The following questions and associated responses were either submitted to the procurement officer by potential proposers during or after the above-referenced pre-proposers meeting, or are being offered by Commission staff to clarify the requirements set forth in the RFP package. Set No. 1 Q1. On the option years, if a contractor's proposed hourly rate is low enough on years 4 and 5 (i.e., the option years), can those option years be awarded at the same time as the base term? A1. No. The rates proposed by the successful contractor for the two separate option years will be evaluated as part of each proposer's total price. The option terms, however, will be only be exercised after expiration of the base term of the agreement and a careful evaluation of the reasonableness of the successful contractor's proposed rates in the current market. Q2. Does the required cell phone equipment have to be from a particular provider? A2. Yes. The Contractor is required to use Nextel wireless cell phones with push to talk capability for communications with CHP Communications Center and CHP Field Su- pervisor. Nextel cell phones shall be purchased and maintained by Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible for all operating costs, as well. Q3. If the successful contractor's costs rise during the period of performance will Contractor's proposed rates have to remain fixed? A3. Yes. Proposed hourly rates shall remain fixed for the three-year base term of the agreement. Proposed rates for the option terms will also remain fixed, though the fourth and fifth year option terms may include an escalation factor. A contractor's proposed fixed unit rate(s) for the required tow services will not be modified based on the Contractor's actual cost experience, including increased fuel costs. 11 | P a g e Q4. Regarding the written questions, how quickly will we get the documentation back with the answers to those questions? A4. It depends on how complex the question is and to whom Commission staff has to direct it. Usually the turn-around time is less than a week. The Commission could, at its dis- cretion, extend the proposal deadline if its response results in a material change to the RFP. However, an extension of the proposal deadline would only be granted under very limited circumstances. Q5. Do quarterly FSP driver meetings qualify for annual 4-hour, non-FSP duty refresher training? A5. Yes. Q6. How many copies of the proposal are required, and where should they be delivered? A6. An original and eight (8) copies of each firm's proposal for each Beat must be delivered by hand or mail to the address below, not later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011. Proposals received after that time may not be considered. The only acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt is the date/time stamp imprinted upon the proposal package by the date/time recorder at the 3rd floor Commission reception desk located at: Riverside County Transportation Commission 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor Riverside, CA 92501 End of Attachment "B" 12 | P a g e


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Congratulations! Mine does not say that yet. I guess i will find out soon enough if i get an interview. If you don't mind me asking what was your ranking?
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I have no idea! No one ever told me after the test. I was in the 70s last year after the written, no idea now...
I though about calling Mr Wilson, but don't want to bug him.
DenvFire are you a in-state applicant? I haven't been updated but Im out of state.
@jkgjr1 did your status change as well? Also how is the colorado springs process going?
Well i got the email letting me know that i would not be considered for this academy. Really bummed but all i can do is keep trying and hope i get a shot in October. Congrats to all that made it to the next step in the process.
I got the same email. Not selected for this one. Hopefully fall. Best of luck to everyone else.
I finished the process with Springs. Did physicals, ladder climb, psych exam, psych interview, and polygraph all on weds. Just waiting on final offers to go out.
Hope to see everyone for a fall DFD academy! All the best to the March class!
Do we still have a shot at the next academy? Or should we pretty much assume we are out of the running for good if we weren't scheduled for interviews?
Best of luck to all those moving on! One step closer to making the dream come true! Don't forget about us little people on this forum! ;)
I took it to mean that the rest remain on the list for next time. So this class goes through and the rest remain in consideration for next academy (Fall). So theoretically everyone moves "up" the roster in a sense.
sorry to hear that guys, i guess there is no way to find out why he didn't choose certain people. Good luck to everybody!
^^^^ This and don't forget that this list is still good until somewhere around the summer of '14 while they test and certify the next list. In addition to this fall's academy, an early academy next year could easily include you guys from this list too if you are further down. It's a bummer for those that aren't moving on this round, but still a great spot to be in.
Congrats to those moving to orals too!
Stay safe guys
Not for sure, rumor is there are 30 people getting interviewed. I'm really sorry to hear some of you are not being interviewed. Hopefully fall.
Also, btw, not to get too down, but if you are really committed to Denver Fire, and are willing to start this process over again, keep an eye on the employment page. Looks like the next application date will be announced in September. If I don't get in this round, you can bet I'll be applying again!
Anyone here that is within that top 30 ranking that didn't get an interview?
misery loves company! jk. They have to mix em up...we'll be in the next one!
I have just about every cert. you can imagine (im kind of a big deal :D ).... I think the rule of 3 is what got a lot of people...I guess it makes sense...at least trying to mix up the ranks for each academy...heard rumors of two more academies off our list


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Can Modi really adopt, afford the Chinese model of development?
Narendra Modi has a strong mandate, so there is hope that he might get a few things done. But one thing is sure, following China's example is neither possible nor desirable
According to a recent report, India's newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wants to emulate China in two ways. He wants to welcome foreign investment and build infrastructure. He apparently believes that both of these things would help India transform itself into "a globally competitive manufacturing hub".
The question is whether Mr Modi can actually emulate China? To answer this question it is necessary to analyze exactly how China was able to achieve such success. The short answer is that China was able to use its financial and institutional systems to transfer wealth from households to investment. By increasing investment, especially in infrastructure, China was able to achieve incredible growth. The by-product was also jobs.
The result is that China built an extensive new infrastructure. The way they were able to transfer wealth into infrastructure investments is interesting. The Chinese, unlike Americans, Indians or Europeans, had very little choice in the places available to invest their money. Until quite recently, they were forced to save at one of the state owned banks. The amount of money the banks could pay on deposits was capped, as was the amount that the banks could charge for loans. This guaranteed large profits for banks and cheap loans for local governments and state owned industries. It also had the effect of imposing a very high financial repression tax on households.
Most people believe that the Chinese save because there is something inherent in their culture. I personally doubt this thesis. I believe that the Chinese save because the country has few safety nets. Anything, from healthcare to schools, require payments. The effect is that the Chinese, unlike the Europeans, cannot depend on the state for much. The only way they can protect themselves is to save.
The combination of the implicit tax and high savings meant that consumption was very low as a percentage of GDP. In contrast, investment was very high, especially by local governments, in infrastructure.
There is one problem with this model. It is unsustainable. Much of China's massive investment spending channelled to local governments and state owned industries has been wasted on projects with negative real returns. The credit growth necessary to continue this investment boom has reached levels almost twice the levels reached in the US, Japan, Korea and the UK before their meltdowns.
So the first question about whether India can follow the Chinese model is why would India want to? The second is whether it is possible? Probably not. India has a far more open economy and a convertible currency. Even China does not have a complete monopoly on its financial system. India never did.
Welcoming foreign investment into India would be an excellent idea. A large part of China's export growth was built on foreign investment, but not necessarily because the Chinese wanted it. It was safe for the Communist Party to empower foreigners who could be expelled at any time than free local entrepreneurs. Even better, foreign investors brought with them advanced technology, which could be "liberated" and used by local companies. There was no need to consult anyone who might be put out of business by new entrants. The local Communist Party officials made decisions themselves. Generally foreign investors were only required to form partnerships if they wished to exploit local markets.
Allowing foreign investment into India has been a massive challenge. The most recent attempt at allowing foreigners into the retail sector met with formidable resistance. No doubt, allowing foreign investment into infrastructure projects would meet with similar problems.
Indian government officials are not the only power group in town. To allow foreign investors in would require approval from other groups, whose interests would be affected. The Indian government must also abide by the law, which does protect foreign intellectual property.
In the beginning one of the main attractions of China was the cheap labour. Any rules putting limits on how companies exploited that labour were not enforced. Now, Chinese labour has become relatively expensive and fairly restive.
China's loss of a labour competitive advantage can be exploited by India, but only if it can reform its labour laws. It should follow the US model, which allows companies to dismiss workers without government approval. But the probability of Modi getting this through appears to be rather slim in my view.
This does not mean that Prime Minister Modi cannot do a lot to reform India. A technocrat's dream reform agenda has been around for years, but goes nowhere. The main impediment has been the coalition governments and powerful states. Mr Modi has a strong mandate, so there is hope that he might get few things done. But one thing is sure, following China's example is neither possible nor desirable.
(William Gamble is president of Emerging Market Strategies. An international lawyer and economist, he developed his theories beginning with his first-hand experience and business dealings in the Russia starting in 1993. Mr Gamble holds two graduate law degrees. He was educated at Institute D'Etudes Politique, Trinity College, University of Miami School of Law, and University of Virginia Darden Graduate School of Business Administration. He was a member of the bar in three states, over four different federal courts and speaks four languages.)
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Yerram Raju Behara 10 months ago
The main difference is that in China every body can work and most cannot talk as they wish. The laws allow what they would like to do in the interest of the country. There are instantaneous penalties and rewards for good work have to be sought from the system. With us, we are prisoners of laws and there are rules within laws that also hold us up. We are also prisoners of our Constitution that was written at far different times than what the future beckons. Even after over 120amendments to the Constitution we are not prepared to rewrite the Constitution by retaining the Directive Principles in tact. An economy that is naturally dependent on the vast human resources, young and growing cannot afford the luxury of living in the past and keep looking at neighbours instead of looking at itself as to what best is in its interests.
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Dayananda Kamath k 10 months ago in reply to Yerram Raju Behara
indian constitutions was written thinking that public good will be the basic principle of rulers. but more than 120 amendements were made to facilitate the dectates of ruling individuals. that is why you can be caught on the wrong foot any time they want.
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Prakash Basrur 10 months ago
The long & short of China story seems to be "stop talking and start working" ! This behaviour is intrinsic in mongoloid race and Japan , Korea and China ( in that order in 60's,70's & 80's ) exploited it to their respective advantages through different means with the same end result of prosperity ! Could Indians have done that in the last 65 years after their independence ? "Unity in Diversity" is a good slogan but we have not been able to harness its strength for positive higher economic growth commensurate with our huge population ! State Industrial Development Corporations in competition with each other have done their bit but unfortunately the SEZ's and IT parks have not improved the lot of our villagers in terms of fulfilling their basic needs of "Roti , Kapda Aur Makaan" ! We have built a sizeable pool of Foreign Exchange post 1980 but it was at the expense of neglect of Agriculture and the core Industrial sector ! The results are visible 2000 onwards in terms of adding to more billionaires and , at the same time , more Farmer Suicides ! What China has been doing in last 40 years after Mao era has been what Nehru often called "Democratic Socialism" ! Whereas China did a better job of it using their Mangoloid "To-Be" characteritic , however , we have not been able to catch up with them in our "To-Be-Or-Not-to-Be" character ! All that talk of GDP growth and SENSEX we have failed in the race and will continue to do so ! Jai Hind !
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Dayananda Kamath k 10 months ago in reply to Prakash Basrur
in unity in diversity emphasis is given to diversity than unity. in democratic socialism instead of using advantages we are using disadvantages to the hilt. we can take good points of china model and emphasize it. and modi has that capabilities if he really applies his mind. the best example is brt in ahmedabad. its sucess is he avoided all the mistakes of delhi brt.
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Prakash Basrur 10 months ago in reply to Dayananda Kamath k
Ho!Ho! One more case of high expectations from Narendrabhai! Like the "Mangoloid" race of China/Japan?Korea, Gujarat has one "Gujarati Character" which is "apdo Gujarat" (i.e. "My Gujarat") and all "bhai & behnas" from Gujarat ( including the Gujarati speaking Muslims !) united under "Apdo Narendrabhai" to generate the extra-ordinary synergy during last 12 years of "Modi Raj" !
The moot question, with Mody as the P.M. in Delhi , is whether Mody has truly been accepted as "Apna Admi" all-India-wise (like the "Apdo Narendrabhai" all-Gujarat-wise ) !
Secondly , the most crucial element in the government is the huge Army of Baboos ( "IAS Fouj") without whose deligence and sincerity of work towards the national goal nothing will work ! If the Baboos were "cosy" under the "Congress System" and wouldn't like that to "change" at all then they will en-mass resist changes that need to be made by the new government ! In that case Mody and NDA) will not be able to improve the situation !
Thirdly , with his popular slogan "Achhe Din Ayenge" , Mody has unwitingly set in motion a desperate race against time for himself and his government !Within 100 days the Media ( particularly the English news channels of TV ) is pouncing upon Mody using his above slogan against him in every panel discussion !
Unfortunately , our "Aam Admi" too wants Mody to remove those 66 years-old "Bure Din" and bring in "Achhe Din" with some sort of a "Magic Wand" !
Only another "avatar" ( on the basis of "yada yada si Dharmasya glanee bhavati Bharat" ) is awaited in India thatis Bharat in order to have "Acche Din" ! Jai Hind !
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St Mary's Stadium
St Mary's | |
Former names | The Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium |
Location | Britannia Rd, Southampton, England |
Coordinates | 50°54′21″N 1°23′28″W / 50.90583°N 1.39111°WCoordinates: 50°54′21″N 1°23′28″W / 50.90583°N 1.39111°W |
Operator | Southampton F.C. |
Capacity | 32,505[1] |
Record attendance | 32,363 (v Coventry City, 28 April 2012) |
Field size | 112 by 74 yards (102 m × 68 m) |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 2000 |
Opened | August 2001 |
Construction cost | £32 million |
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Southampton F.C. (2001–present) |
St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England, has been the home stadium of Premier League club, Southampton F.C. since 2001. The stadium has a capacity of 32,505 and is currently the largest football stadium in the South of England (excluding London).
Since the 1980s, when Southampton regularly challenged the best sides in the English league (particularly in 1984 when they were league runners-up), there had been talk of the club relocating to a new stadium to replace The Dell due to the old stadium's cramped location which made it unsuitable for major expansion work.
When the Taylor Report on 29 January 1990 required all First and Second Division clubs to have all-seater stadiums by August 1994, Southampton's directors initially decided to upgrade The Dell into an all-seater stadium (which was completed in 1993) but speculation about relocation continued, especially as an all-seater Dell had a capacity of just over 15,000; despite this, Southampton continued to defy the odds and survive in the new FA Premier League after 1992.
After a lengthy and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to build a new 25,000 seater stadium and leisure complex at Stoneham, on the outskirts of Southampton, the city council offered the club the chance to build a new ground on the disused gas work site in the heart of the city, about one and half miles from The Dell.
The move was cited as the club returning home, because the club was formed by members of the nearby St. Mary's Church, as the football team of St. Mary's Church Young Men's Association before becoming Southampton St. Mary's F.C., and eventually Southampton F.C.
Construction started in December 1999 and was completed at the end of July 2001, with work on the stadium itself and improvements to local infrastructure cost a total of £32 million.
The Saints have been in residence since August 2001 when they moved from The Dell, which for the final years of its life, held just over 15,000 spectators – less than half the size of the new stadium. The first match was played on 1 August 2001 against RCD Espanyol, with the Spanish side winning 4–3.
The first competitive hat trick at the stadium was scored by Stafford Browne for Aldershot Town in a 3–1 victory over Havant & Waterlooville in the Hampshire Senior Cup final on 1 May 2002.[2]
The stadium is a complete bowl, with all stands of equal height. There are two large screens at either end that can be seen from any seat.
The stadium has four stands, which are named after the areas of Southampton they face. The main (east) stand is the Itchen Stand, and faces the River Itchen. The opposite stand is called the Kingsland Stand. Behind the south goal is the Chapel Stand, and to the north is the Northam Stand.
At the rear of the Chapel, Kingsland and Northam Stands, there is a continuous, translucent 'panel' that is designed to allow light to access the pitch. A large section of the roof at the Chapel Stand, at the southern end of the stadium is also translucent, for the same reason
At the rear of the Itchen Stand, there are 42 executive boxes, and a police control room. The stand also houses the club's offices, changing rooms, press facilities and corporate hospitality suites. The four main hospitality suites are named after some of Saints' greatest players:
The Northam Stand is home to the majority of the more vocal supporters, as well as visiting fans. Visitors can be given up to 4,250 seats (15 per cent of the capacity) for cup games, and up to 3,200 for league matches.
The official ground name at opening was 'The Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium'. Initially the club wanted the ground to be named purely after the sponsors, but fan pressure influenced the decision to include a non-commercial title. In 2006 the new sponsor Flybe.com did not choose to purchase the naming rights to the stadium, meaning it reverted to the name 'St Mary's Stadium'.
The ground has an all-seated capacity of 32,505, including the press and directors boxes. Because of the segregation between home and away fans in the Northam Stand, it is unlikely the full capacity will ever be reached for a competitive match.
The current record attendance was for the Football League Championship match between Southampton and Coventry City on 28 April 2012, when 32,363 spectators attended. The lowest league record was Southampton versus Sheffield United, when just 13,257 attended.[3]
When the club had lower league position this had a negative impact on attendances, although the visit of Exeter City on Boxing Day, 2009 in a League One fixture, attracted an attendance of 30,890.[4] During the 2009–10 League One campaign, attendances increased significantly, attracting 29,901 against Milton Keynes Dons in the Football League Trophy and then, just 4 days later, 31,385 in a South Coast derby against Portsmouth in the FA Cup. The overall average attendance for the league season was 20,982, a near 3,000 improvement on the previous season despite being a league lower.[citation needed] During the 2010–11 League One campaign the lowest attendance was 18,623 against Yeovil, while the highest was 31,653 against Walsall.[5]
All stands, apart from the Itchen stand, can be built upon and expanded. Overall this would give an approximate capacity of around 50,000, and would cost a similar amount to how much it cost to build the stadium in the first place, which was approximately £32,000,000.[citation needed]
The Ted Bates statue[edit]
On 17 March 2007, the £102,000 statue to commemorate club stalwart Ted Bates was unveiled, outside the front of the Itchen Stand. Almost immediately, the statue was widely condemned by supporters due to it being out of proportion, and not an accurate likeness of the former club President. The 11-foot statue was made by sculptor Ian Brennan.
Former chairman, Leon Crouch stated that he would help fund a replacement or remedial work, in association with the Ted Bates Trust, who were overseeing the collection of funds, commission and erection of the statue. The statue was removed less than a week after its unveiling. The replacement statue, by sculptor Sean Hedges-Quinn, was unveiled on 22 March 2008.[6]
Notable matches[edit]
The St Mary's Stadium has hosted one full England international match, a 2–2 draw between England and Macedonia in October 2002. David Beckham and Steven Gerrard scored for England. There has also been an international between Japan and Nigeria.
The stadium hosted European football in September 2003, when the Saints faced Romanian side Steaua Bucharest in the first round of the UEFA Cup. The game ended in a 1–1 draw.
The stadium hosted an England under-21 match on 5 February 2008, when England played Republic of Ireland, England winning 3–0, it also hosted another England under-21 friendly on 5 June 2011 against Norway, which England won 2–0.
Non-footballing use[edit]
As is common for modern day stadia, St Mary's is also used as a conference facility, with hospitality suites available for this purpose most days of the week.
In the Northam Stand the Saints Study Support Centre – a club run initiative to help school children outside of class – can be found, along with the offices of Southampton City Training, a quasi-council run organisation which helps young people get vocational training.
It is also used as a prom setting for many local schools of Southampton, including St. Anne's and St. George's.
The stadium has also held film premieres for movies such as Casino Royale, as well as music concerts by Elton John in 2005 and Bon Jovi in 2006. There was a tribute to Elvis Presley in August 2007 and Southampton fan Craig David played at St Mary's on 25 October 2007, although neither in the main bowl of the stadium. Bon Jovi returned to St Mary's on 11 June 2008.[7]
Additionally, St Mary's also houses the head office of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance since its founding in 2007.[8]
St Mary's was one of the seventeen venues short-listed for use in the 2015 Rugby World Cup but was not selected for the final list.[9]
Folklore and local legends[edit]
According to local legend, during construction of the stadium, a group of Portsmouth F.C. supporters buried their team's shirt under the Northam Stand end of the pitch and cast a curse that caused the team's initial losing streak at the new stadium. Pagan witch Ceridwen Dragonoak Connelly performed a Celtic ceremony to lift the curse just prior to the team's first win.[10][11]
Facts and figures[edit]
Average attendance:[12]
2013–14: 30,212 (Premier League)
2012–13: 30,874 (Premier League)
2011–12: 26,419 (The Championship)
2010–11: 22,160 (League One)
2009–10: 20,982 (League One)
2008–09: 17,849 (The Championship)
2007–08: 22,253 (The Championship)
2006–07: 23,556 (The Championship)
2005–06: 23,614 (The Championship)
2004–05: 30,610 (Premier League)
2003–04: 31,699 (Premier League)
2002–03: 30,680 (Premier League)
2001–02: 30,633 (Premier League)
Record attendance:
32,363 v Coventry City, Championship 28 April 2012
Biggest Saints win at St Mary's
8–0 v Sunderland, Premier League 18 October 2014[13]
Biggest Saints defeat at St Mary's
0–4 v Manchester United, FA Cup 12 March 2005
Highest scoring games at St Mary's
8–0 v Sunderland, Premier League 18 October 2014
6–1 v Tranmere Rovers, League Cup 2 October 2002
4–3 v Norwich City, Premier League 30 April 2005
3–4 v Leeds United, Championship 19 November 2005
5–2 v Yeovil Town, League Cup 23 August 2006
4–3 v Birmingham City, Championship 29 November 2006
5–2 v Barnsley, Championship 17 February 2007
2–5 v Lazio, Friendly 28 July 2007
4-3 v Burnley, FA Cup 4 January 2014
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Farmer Pinned Beneath Tractor Overturned To the Rear
Investigation: # 01MI015
- Use proper equipment and procedures to free and tow a stuck vehicle, such as a 4-wheel drive truck.
- Tractor owners can retro-fit many older tractors with a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) that includes a seat belt.
- Farm tractor operators should always follow recommended hitching techniques when using a tractor.
- Only use farm equipment as intended by the manufacturer. Pulling motor vehicles or fixed objects, such as a tree stump or fence post, with a farm tractor is a misapplication of the intended use of an agricultural tractor. Read, understand and follow the manufacturer's operator's manual.
On February 11, 2001, a 40-year old male part time farmer was killed when his 1950s model agricultural tractor overturned to the rear while attempting to free a stuck pickup truck from a frozen, muddy field. On June 1, 2001, MIFACE investigators traveled to the site of the incident, interviewed the wife of the deceased and viewed the tractor and incident site. The death certificate, autopsy results, police report and maintenance manual were obtained during the course of the investigation.
The victim grew up on a family farm and at the time of this incident was a part-time blueberry farmer. On his 10- acre farm were 3 acres of blueberries. The farm acreage was mostly level, with only a small low area in the land on the south side of the blueberry acreage. The victim had been growing blueberries for approximately eight years. Behind the blueberry acreage was an open field that in the future, was to be additional blueberry acreage. The victim was having a problem with deer eating and damaging the blueberry bushes. The deer were entering the blueberry acreage from a wooded area surrounding the open field. The victim had been hazing the deer by driving his pickup truck through the blueberry acreage and the open field. When this action did not discourage the deer, he requested and received permission from the appropriate state agency to kill, out of season, some of the deer damaging his blueberry bushes. The victim drove a full size pickup truck to this field to assist in the deer hunting activities. The truck became stuck in mud in the field. The victim had tried to free the truck prior to using the tractor, as indicated by mud coming up to mid-tire level of the truck.
Earlier in the winter, there had been heavy snows. Tracking the weather pattern, for several weeks prior to the incident, the weather had been above freezing during the day and below freezing in the evening. The warm temperatures melted the snow during the day and led to softening of the ground. Two days prior to the incident, the temperature was below freezing, both during the day and night. The wife of the deceased could not recall the exact length of time the truck was in the field, only stating it was one or two days. There was approximately 1" of snow on the ground on the day of the incident. The truck, although when originally stuck in the ground, may have been only in mud. After a couple days of freezing temperatures, the truck may have been frozen in the ground.
On the day of the incident, the victim used a vintage 1950s Ford tractor with a manual transmission and 2-wheel drive to try to free the truck. The vintage tractor did not have a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) with a seat belt. The victim and his helper went out to the field. It is unknown if the victim had previous experience in using the tractor to pull out a stuck vehicle. The victim attached a log chain from the rear bumper of the pickup truck to the top link connection of the tractor's three-point hitch (the centered upper attachment point). The helper started the truck and placed the truck in reverse gear, ready to assist the victim, who was driving the tractor. While attempting to pull the truck, the front of the tractor bounced up and down several times, then upset to the rear, landing on the victim. It is unknown if the victim was "popping" the clutch or using short bursts of power which would jerk the tractor while pulling on the truck. The helper witnessed the rear turnover, and exited the truck to assist the victim. Unable to assist, the helper ran to the victim's house, and called 911, and returned to the incident site to wait for emergency personnel. The Fire and Police Departments responded. The Fire Department determined that the victim had no vital signs, and contacted the medical examiner. The medical examiner pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The cause of death as stated on the death certificate was mechanical and positional asphyxia.
• Use proper equipment and procedures to free and tow a stuck vehicle, such as a 4-wheel drive truck.
An agricultural tractor is not designed for this specific job application. If a tractor is used to free and tow a stuck vehicle, the operator should hitch the front of the towing tractor to the front of the stuck vehicle. Operating the tractor slowly and deliberately, and using a slow, steady pull, drive the towing tractor in reverse.
• Tractor owners can retro-fit many older tractors with a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) and seat belts.
The 1950s Ford 800 N tractor being used to free the truck from the muddy field was not originally equipped with a ROPS and seat belt. The ROPS, in conjunction with wearing a seatbelt, provides a protective zone for the operator in the event of a turnover (rear or side). ROPS first became available as optional equipment on farm tractors in 1971. These safety features were not required on tractors until 1976, when OSHA standard 29 CFR 1928.51 went into effect. This standard required employers to provide ROPS and safety belts for all employee-operated tractors manufactured after October 25, 1976. However, this standard does not apply to family farms or farms employing fewer than 11 employees. A retrofit system for the tractor in this incident is available from SAF-T-CAB (a supplier) for an 2-post ROPS model for about $1,724. A retro 4-post system from the same supplier costs about $1,491.
A ROPS and seat belt may have protected the operator while using the vintage tractor in this situation. Tractors are designed with a high center of gravity and are sometimes used in circumstances where there are risks of overturning, even on level ground. Considering the variety of jobs tractors are asked to perform, retrofitting a tractor with a ROPS and seat belt will provide protection in all tractor applications where a turnover may occur.
It is important to remember that the ROPS and wearing the seat belt does not prevent a tractor overturn; it protects the operator from being crushed if an overturn occurs.
Rear overturns of tractors are sudden events: following start of an rear overturn, the tractor may reach a critical point of no return in approximately ¾ of a second – a time often shorter than that required by the operator to react and attempt to correct the rear overturn. The whole rear overturn event can occur in 1½ seconds. Human reaction time to responds varies from ½ to 1 second.
For a tractor to stay upright, its center of gravity must stay within the tractor's stability baseline (an imaginary line drawn between points where the tractor tires contact the ground). A tractor's center of gravity is a point where all parts balance one another. The center of gravity is located closer to the rear axle than the front axle. Normally, a tractor's center of gravity is located about 2 feet in front of and 10 inches above the rear axle resulting in approximately 30% of the tractor weight on the front axle and 70% of the weight on the rear axle. A tractor's center of gravity does not move – but its relationship to the stability baseline can change. If the distance between the center of gravity and the stability baseline is reduced, then the potential for an overturn (either side or rear) is increased.
• Farm tractor operators should follow recommended hitching techniques when using a tractor. Pulling motor vehicles or fixed objects, such as a tree stump or fence post with a farm tractor is a misapplication of the intended use of an agricultural tractor.
In addition to the center of gravity factor in a rear overturn, load weight and proper hitching of the load to a 2-wheel drive tractor must be considered. The weight of the load, and the tractor's angle of pull (where the load is attached to the tractor) are important safety considerations. If the load is hitched high (especially a heavy load), both the angle of pull and the leverage a load may exert on the tractor to tip rearward is increased. A higher hitch point also increases the pressure of the rear tires against the ground. This may prevent the rear tires from slipping. When the rear tires stop slipping, rear axle torque begins to lift the tractor's front end. As the tractor's front end is raised off the ground, the distance of the tractor's center of gravity from the rear stability baseline is reduced, and the possibility of rear overturn is increased.
When a load is hitched to the drawbar, if the front end of the tractor lifts, the rear drawbar will lower. As the drawbar lowers, the angle of pull and the leverage the load has to tip the tractor rearward is lowered. This action prevents the tractor's center of gravity from passing the rear stability baseline.
When a load is hitched high on the tractor or attached directly to the rear axle, less power is required to lift the front end of the tractor than to move the load or slip the wheels, which may result in a overturn through rearward rotation. Hitching a load to the rear axle of the tractor may also be a factor in a tractor rear overturn. The angle of pull and leverage do not reduce as the front end raises because the location of the hitch point (rear axle) stays constant throughout the rearward tip.
Another strategy for minimizing the potential for a rear turnover is to add appropriate counterweight to the front of the tractor. This can be accomplished by using front-end weights or weighted front tires. Use the tractor's operator's manual to obtain the correct method of attachment and the weight/capacity limits for front-end weights.
• Only use farm equipment as intended by the manufacturer. Read, understand and follow the manufacturer's information manual if one is available.
Using farm equipment other than for intended use may create unsafe work conditions. The vintage tractor was not designed to extricate a stuck vehicle. The farm owner apparently did not have an operator's manual for the tractor. Tractor owners should make every effort to obtain an operator's manual for each tractor on the farm, as well as other safety materials, booklets to use as training aids for safe tractor operation.
An agricultural tractor is not designed for this specific job application – pulling vehicles or tree stumps is a misapplication of the intended use of an agricultural tractor.
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Three-dimensional optical tomographic imaging of supersonic jets through inversion of phase data obtained through the transport-of-intensity equation
Applied Optics, Vol. 43, Issue 21, pp. 4133-4141 (2004)
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We report experimental results of quantitative imaging in supersonic circular jets by using a monochromatic light probe. An expanding cone of light interrogates a three-dimensional volume of a supersonic steady-state flow from a circular jet. The distortion caused to the spherical wave by the presence of the jet is determined through our measuring normal intensity transport. A cone-beam tomographic algorithm is used to invert wave-front distortion to changes in refractive index introduced by the flow. The refractive index is converted into density whose cross sections reveal shock and other characteristics of the flow.
© 2004 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(100.3010) Image processing : Image reconstruction techniques
(100.3190) Image processing : Inverse problems
(100.5070) Image processing : Phase retrieval
(100.6950) Image processing : Tomographic image processing
(170.3010) Medical optics and biotechnology : Image reconstruction techniques
(170.6960) Medical optics and biotechnology : Tomography
Original Manuscript: September 5, 2003
Revised Manuscript: April 27, 2004
Published: July 20, 2004
Hemanth Thayyullathil, Rajesh Langoju, Renganathan Padmaram, R. Mohan Vasu, Rajan Kanjirodan, and Lalit M. Patnaik, "Three-dimensional optical tomographic imaging of supersonic jets through inversion of phase data obtained through the transport-of-intensity equation," Appl. Opt. 43, 4133-4141 (2004)
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I love a lady in silky nylon full brief panties aka granny panties,theres nothing sexier.
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Oh be honest...we all have those........I used to yell at my daughter for wearing thongs under tight knit dresses and you could so totally tell she had on a thong...If you have granny panties made out of really good material you have no lines and no one can tell...hey, the super industial strength spanx ones work wonders......whatever works I say!Ha!
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I have a pair or two in the back of the drawer. I don't wear them that often.
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