ShotSpotter inventor Bradshaw nets tech honor at Smithsonian
California based innovator Bradshaw, linked to Environmental Research Institute, develops gunfire mapping tech that cut local shootings to two or three a month. The system traced Watts New Year's Eve gunfire, 2500 bullets over a square mile, earning a 2000 Information Technology Innovation Collection nod led by Microsoft’s Gates. Partners include DCC and Trilon Technology with marketing by Elizabeth Bradshaw.
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Smithsonian Institution
Bill Gates
Microsoft
DCC
Franklin, Tenn
Trilon Technology
Besgis.com
Crime trends dip but signs point to plateau in coming years
Analysts note 1999 crime declines across city sizes with murders down 2 percent in large cities and steeper drops in smaller areas. Experts caution against complacency as prison populations offer only temporary relief. Leaders from both parties tout anti crime measures and tougher sentencing as key factors.
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Blumstein
James Alan Fox
Northeastern University
Boston
New York
Fox
Janet Reno
Isotopetromia Research Seeks Viable Production Path
Humes outlines next steps to test viability of isotopes in treatment and whether a reactor or accelerator is best for large scale production. Estimates place facility costs at 250 million to 1 billion with yearly operating costs around 200 million but potential revenue near 500 million. Chaput favors Savannah River Research Park in South Carolina if commercial viability is proven. Mendel Group will assess market, prepare plans, and build a business case for isotope facilities.
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Humes
Chaput
Savannah River Research Park
Aiken County
Mendel Group
EDP
Speed limits up, South Carolina sees more highway deaths
State officials report a 60 percent rise in traffic fatalities on Interstate highways after raising speed limits to 70 mph between June and December 1999, with 101 deaths vs 68 in 1996. Experts cite multiple factors and note fewer speeding tickets may reflect trooper shortages and shifting patrol focus.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State Public Safety Department
Max Young
Office of Highway Safety
Public Safety Department
Young
Highway Patrol
Lottery pool grows as huge jackpot draws crowds in multiple states
Haines notes New Jersey sales surge from large numbers of ticket buyers in New York and Pennsylvania, while Virginia and Michigan join the big game. Officials predict multiple winners as thousands participate nationwide. Virginia Lottery director Penelope W Kyle says it could produce ten winners with the same six digits. James concurs hoping for many winners as players pool money.
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Setts
Michigan
Virginia
Haines
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
America
Penelope W. Kyle
Virginia Lottery
James
Gallery winner Amanda I am really excited by awards sold art
Amanda I am really excited by awards sold artwork after the announcement. Shealy expressed disbelief at the reception and sale. Heather Denise Grimes of North Augusta High placed second. Laura Mitchell of Midland Valley High took third. Desmond Fletcher North Augusta High Chip Madeen Aiken High and Stephanie Hanna South Aiken High earned honorable mention.
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Amanda
Shealy
Heather- Denise Grimes
North Augusta High
Laura Mitchell
Midland Valley High
Desmond Fletcher
Chip Madeen
Aiken High
Stephanie Hanna
South Aiken High
Debate over flag plan at monument and dome schedule
Rep. Todd Rutherford criticized a plan to move the flag to the monument and fly it on the State House dome three days annually. He warned the debate could turn awful and said Democrats are frustrated by failed efforts to find an alternative flag solution. Rutherford accused Wilkins of catering to pro flag supporters and pushing decorum for others.
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Clinton
Bill McCollum
R-Fla
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Orrin Hatch
Utah
State House Dome
Todd Rutherford
Columbia
Rutherford
Wilkins
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Midlands Technical College
Addison
Tom Crosby
Charlotte, NC
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