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Discussion Session: Path forward for strengthening nuclear security systems and measures at major public events, the final session of the International Seminar on Nuclear Security Systems and Measures for Major Public Events – 15 Years of Experience: Challenges and Good Practices. Chengdu, China, 31 October 2019
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
Scientific Secretary: Ms Elena Paladi, IAEA Nuclear Security Officer
Co-Scientiic Secretary: Mr Nigel Tottie, IAEA Senior Nuclear Security Officer
Chairman: Mr Steven Buntman, NNSA/DoE, USA
Rapporteur: Ms Inna Pletukhina, IAEA Outreach Officer
Jimmy Jackson
By M. Ferner:
From a discussion at Track Forum:
www.trackforum.com/forums/showthread.php/190244-Fill-me-i...
“Jimmy Jackson was from Indianapolis, originally, and appeared as a riding mechanic in the '500' as early as 1934. Else, he mainly raced Midgets in the East before the war: Madison Square Garden Bowl, Freeport and Castle Hill in New York, Hershey, National Speedway/Philly Gardens, Dorney Park and Langhorne in Pennsylvania, probably other tracks as well. I have only one prewar Big Car event for him, Altoona/PA on Labor Day in '38, where he qualified 19th in a field of 22 (including many top stars, like Mays, Horn, Rose, Nalon, Snyder, Willman, Robson, Hinnershitz, Connor, Brisko, Davis etc.), and was 3rd in the consy with only the first two transfering to the main.
After the war, he apparently only raced at Indy and a couple of times at the Pikes Peak hill climb, having moved to Southern California in the meantime (Desert Hot Springs, east of San Bernardino). He did exceedingly well at Indy, though, finishing in the money (top ten) 1946 through '49. Having been a riding mechanic for the Mike Boyle team before the war, he managed to rent the 1938 Boyle/Offenhauser front-drive for the first two races, a car that had finished in the top six three times already, lengthening its run to a record five consecutive finishes in the top 6. Strangely, the car never again qualified in four more tries.
In 1948, he was the first driver for the new Howard Keck team from California, and their beautiful new front-drive Offenhauser. He spun out late in the race, but was still classified tenth, and came back the next year to finish 6th. Mauri Rose took over that ride in 1950 after his split with Lou Moore's successful Blue Crown operation, qualifying on the front row and finishing 3rd in the abbreviated race, just behind Bill Holland in the leading Moore entry. He tried again the next year, but despite qualifying faster than ever before, the world had moved on and he was way down the field. Pit stops of the leaders put him briefly into third position, but then he crashed out after 300 miles when a wheel collapsed. Although neither car nor driver were seriously hurt, it was the end of their respective careers.
This (not the #7 car pictured above - but the new, 1948 Keck Car) was a very nice car, and a good effort for a rookie team, but putting Rose into the cockpit added four to five miles per hour to its speed, so one is left with the impression that it was a missed opportunity. As it was, it bridged the time between serious success for the driver (two wins and a near-miss in 1947/'48/'49) and the team (a near-miss and two wins in 1952/'53/'54).
From Jim Thurman:
“There was this, but I know how the search engine works here (or doesn't):
www.trackforum.com/forums/showthread.php/54404-Jimmy-Jackson
If Michael won't mind, I can add a few tidbits to his great overview of Jimmy Jackson. Jackson was riding mechanic for Al Miller in 1934, '36 and '37, so when he qualified for the 1946 '500' he joined a fairly select group of fellows who both rode and drove in the race. He had moved the "lower desert" by the time he drove in the 1946 race. Usually he was listed for Desert Hot Springs, near Palm Springs (east of Riverside, Michael ) Sometimes though, and typically, he was listed for either Palm Springs or even Whitewater (a very small place!). Before his last run at Indianapolis, he was a flagman for AAA events held in the Western U.S. and later a USAC starter. He was involved in community activities in Desert Hot Springs and did grading, tractor and skiploader work. He returned to Indianapolis in the early 1960s as a rep for the Thermoid Corporation Division of the H.K. Porter Company.
As far as why he faded away, Norman J pretty much has it. Jackson was born in 1910, so even with the emphasis on older, more experienced drivers, he was 37 at the time of the photo. According to historian John Glenn Printz, the Keck team wanted a driver who was more of a "charger" than steady like Jackson and that is the reason he gives for them replacing Jackson.
He also drove the Cummins Diesel to several then records for diesel powered cars at Bonneville in September of 1950.”
Civil engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, held a panel discussion at the Morgan State University's Civil Engineering Honor Society meeting on Nov. 5, 2014. The panel contributed information regarding their education, career paths, and work with the Baltimore Corps. The night also included a Q&A session which provided students advice regarding work/life balance and career advancement opportunities in the field of civil engineering. (U.S. Army photo by Cynthia Mitchell/Released)
Discussions included women in Asia generally, "lookism" or cosmetic surgery and related ethical issues, including economical ones, and the Christians in North Korea.
Ms. Davis talked about what Public Affairs Section does and discussed the expection vs. reality of working at the U.S. Embassy.
[U.S. Embassy photo by Un Yarat]
Parallel Discussion Forum at the Blue carbon Summit, 17-18 July 2018.
Photo by AIPI
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Parallel Discussion Forum at the Blue carbon Summit, 17-18 July 2018.
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Paweł Skowroński (Director, Ministry of Infrastructure, Department of International Cooperation, Poland) in discussion with Magdalena Olczak (International Transport Forum stuff) Closed Ministerial meeting of ITF member country ministers taking place during the International Transport Forum’s 2019 Summit on “Transport Connectivity for Regional Integration” in Leipzig, Germany, on 23 May 2019.
Caption: Robert Stetler, Peter Dyck and Alvin Friesen in discussion with Algerian village leaders.
Citation: Mennonite Board of Missions. Photographs. Algeria Relief Work, 1960's. IV-10-7.2 Box 2 folder 28, photio #1. Mennonite Church USA Archives - Goshen. Goshen, Indiana.
D&H conductor Mike, talking with others on the crew. This is CP train D-11 with the D&H 7303, on the morning of September 17, 2015. Norfolk Southern takes ownership of this line the following day. This is the last day train D-11 will run.
A panel discussion of Web 2.0 strategies and resources consisting of Janice Laurente of FD, John Cangany of APCO Worldwide, Eddie Garrett of Porter Novelli moderated by Barry Reicherter of Widmeyer Communications
Ole Miss students talk about their experiences during a panel discussion titled 'Sometimes I Feel Invisible: Living with a Disability,' led by moderator and journalism professor Kathleen Wickham. Photo by Robert Jordan/Ole Miss Communications
3 November 2011. Dar El Salaam: UNAMID in collaboration with the North Darfur Committee on Women organizes an open day session on the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security in Dar El Salaam, North Darfur. The purpose of the activity was to discuss the progress made in the State with regards to women’s issues.
The forum, which was attended by 80 participants including Government representatives, women leaders and UNAMID officials, identified the possible impact of the resolution on daily life and key areas including protection, women’s rights, participation in the peace process, training for midwives and socio-economic empowerment.
Photo by Albert Gonzalez Farran - UNAMID - www.albertgonzalez.net