In this thesis, I examine the best ways to meet post-9/11 language requirements for homeland defense and security. I look at language programs at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the New York Police Department (NYPD), and a federally sponsored initiative called the Language Flagship. I then examine how trained linguists reach native-like proficiency, drawing on existing studies and original ...
The DoD and Air Force use large volumes of JP-8 annually. Due to the irritation produced by JP-8, the objective of this study was to obtain, formulate and experimentally select the most effective augmentation cream or lotion to inhibit skin exposure to liquid JP-8 during handling or after spills. Creams were tested first in vitro using cell diffusion chambers and then using the New Zealand White Rabbit model. Over-the-counter creams ...
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