| Contribution of AMACR and Phytanic Acid to Prostate Cancer Risk Among African Americans in North Carolina |
May-2009 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Jienfeng Xu; WAKE FOREST UNIV WINSTON-SALEM NC SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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 | Several lines of evidence have suggested genetic and dietary differences may be important in PCa, particularly among AA (African American) men. In this study, we aimed to test the hypothesis that mutations/sequence variants in the AMACR gene, and dietary intake of foods rich in phytanic acid, increase the risk to PCa among AA men. We conducted a population based study by ascertaining 213 AA men who have PCa and 264 ... |
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| The Use of State and Local Law Enforcement for Immigration Enforcement under Federal Authority 287(G): A Case Study Analysis |
Mar-2009 |
171 pages |
| Authors:
James S Bloom; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The reality that 12 to 20 million illegal foreign nationals reside in the United States brings with it a number of homeland security questions and concerns. The threat of terrorists taking advantage of the United States' porous borders and lack of immigration law enforcement is highly probable. The United States must develop an effective strategy for dealing with illegal immigration and the homeland security threat that accompanies it. One possible ... |
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| Contribution of AMACR and Phytanic Acid to Prostate Cancer Risk Among African Americans in North Carolina |
14 FEB 2008 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Bao-Li Chang; WAKE FOREST UNIV WINSTON-SALEM NC SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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| Several lines of evidence have suggested genetic and dietary differences may be important in PCa particularly among AA (African American) men. In this study we aim to test the hypothesis that mutations/sequence variants in the AMACR gene and dietary intake of foods rich in phytanic acid increase the risk to PCa among AA men. We will conduct a population based study by ascertaining 250 AA men who have PCa and ... |
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| Investigation of the Impact of Sonar Transmission on Fisheries and Habitat in the U.S. Navy's USWTR: Summary of Stakeholder Concerns and Appropriate Research Areas |
SEP 2007 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Read; Elliott Hazen; DUKE UNIV BEAUFORT NC MARINE LAB
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| Public comments responding to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (October 2005) for the proposed Undersea Warfare Training Range (USWTR) off North Carolina were analyzed to provide a comprehensive view of stakeholder concerns. Three main areas of public concern -- short- and long-term effects on fish from mid-frequency sonar operations, displacement of fishermen during training exercises, and habitat modification/destruction -- were identified. Research areas that might address these concerns also were ... |
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| Research Required to Understand the Impact of Tactical Mid-Frequency Sonar Transmission on Fish, Fisheries and Fisheries Habitat: Summary of Stakeholder Concerns and Prioritized Research Plan from the Workshop on Mid-Frequency Sonar and Marine Fishes |
SEP 2007 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Read; Elliott Hazen; Lucie Hazen; Lesley Thorne; DUKE UNIV BEAUFORT NC MARINE LAB
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| As reported in NPS-OC-07-004, analysis of public comments responding to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (October 2005) for the proposed Undersea Warfare Training Range (USWTR) in Onslow Bay off North Carolina identified three main areas of public concern. One of these concerns, the effects on fish and fisheries habitats of mid-frequency active (MFA) sonar, further identified four sub-areas of concern: catch rates, spawning choruses, distribution and migratory behavior, and physiological ... |
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| Eastern North Carolina Marine Corps Forces and Installations High Intensity Hurricane Evacuation Decision Support |
JUN 2007 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
Brian Taylor; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Eastern North Carolina Marine Corps Forces and Installations (ENCMCFI) is located on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina and is therefore vulnerable to a major hurricane. Base commanders must weigh the substantial costs of evacuation approximately $30-$50M for a full evacuation against the risk posed by the effects of the storm if personnel are not evacuated. The purpose of this thesis is to provide a decision aid for base commanders ... |
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| Nathanael Greene's Implementation of Compound Warfare during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution |
JUN 2007 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Todd J. Johnson; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| This monograph is an analysis of Major General Nathanael Greene's implementation of compound warfare in the Southern Department from December 1780 until the British surrender at Yorktown in October 1781. Major General Greene was appointed as the new commander of the Southern Department in December 1780 following the Continental Army's catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Camden. Greene's arrival signaled a new beginning for American efforts in the South. Charged ... |
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| Demonstration of Pipe Corrosion Sensors at Fort Bragg, NC: Final Report on Project AR-F-317 for FY05 |
Jun-2007 |
239 pages |
| Authors:
James Bushman; van; Vincent F Hock; Vicki L Blaricum; Bopinder Phull; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| This Office of the Secretary of Defense Corrosion Prevention and Control Program project demonstrated the use of sensors that are permanently installed in the potable water distribution system to monitor water chemistry/corrosivity and corrosion rates. One water chemistry sensor and one corrosion-rate sensor were installed at each of four locations in the potable water distribution system at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and were interfaced with the supervisory control and data ... |
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| Contribution of AMACR and Phytanic Acid to Prostate Cancer Risk Among African Americans in North Carolina |
01 FEB 2007 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Bao-Li Chang; WAKE FOREST UNIV WINSTON-SALEM NC
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| Several lines of evidence have suggested genetic and dietary differences may be important in PCa, particularly among AA (African American) men. In this study, we aim to test the hypothesis that mutations/sequence variants in the AMACR gene, and dietary intake of foods rich in phytanic acid, increase the risk to PCa among AA men. We will conduct a population based study by ascertaining 250 AA men who have PCa and ... |
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| Summary of First Regional Workshop on Dredging, Beach Nourishment, and Birds on the South Atlantic Coast |
SEP 2006 |
74 pages |
| Authors:
Micahel P. Guilfoyle; Richard A. Fischer; David N. Pashley; Casey A. Lott; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) organized a workshop on February 1-4, 2005 at Jekyll Island, Georgia. The primary goal of the workshop was to disseminate information on the beneficial use of dredged material deposition along the South Atlantic Coast for the purpose of habitat improvement, management, and conservation of colonial and non-colonial waterbirds and shorebirds. ... |
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| Evaluation of Potential JHSV Port and Alternative Offload Sites in Coastal North Carolina |
AUG 2006 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Morang; Donald T. Resio; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS COASTAL AND HYDRAULICS LAB
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| The purpose of this study was to evaluate conventional (port) and nonconventional offload sites for the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) in coastal North Carolina, and compare the potential throughput rates at these sites to throughput rates typical of Joint Logistics over the Shore (JLOTS) operations conducted in exercises in Camp Lejeune. North Carolina was selected as a test site both due to its proximity to Camp Lejeune and also ... |
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| Oceanographic Factors and Erosion of the Outer Banks During Hurricane Isabel |
08 JUN 2006 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
T. R. Keen; C. Rowley; J. Dykes; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS OCEANOGRAPHY DIV
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| The meteorological and oceanographic processes responsible for erosion of the Outer Banks of North Carolina during Hurricane Isabel have been simulated using a suite of numerical models. The computed wind, wave, current, and water level fields are used to drive a three- dimensional numerical sedimentation model that calculates nearshore sediment transport and erosion potential. The erosion potential is the quantity of sand that can be transported by the coastal transport ... |
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| Stone Quarries and Sourcing in the Carolina Slate Belt |
APR 2006 |
211 pages |
| Authors:
Vincas P. Steponaitis; Theresa E. McReynolds; E. Irwin; D. Jeffrey; Christopher R. Moore; NORTH CAROLINA UNIV AT CHAPEL HILL
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| This study investigated potential sources of lithic raw materials utilized by prehistoric hunter-gathers in the vicinity of Fort Bragg in the North Carolina Sandhills. The study was designed to achieve two main objectives: (1) to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of mineralogical and chemical techniques for "fingerprinting" potential sources of raw materials and (2) to apply these techniques in determining for sources of ancient stone tools found at Fort ... |
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| The British Southern Campaign in the Revolutionary War: Implications for Contemporary Counter Insurgency |
10 MAR 2006 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Julian P. Clover; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The British effort in the Southern Campaign (1780-1782) of the Revolutionary War failed because of flawed national strategy and a failure to focus sufficient elements of national power against a background of competing global threats. In the American colonies, military power in isolation was ineffectively substituted for diplomatic, political, and economic effort. The operations in the Carolinas took place because no other strategic options were available given the basic and ... |
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| Changing the Attitudes and Behaviors of Black Men to Screening for Prostate Cancer |
MAR 2006 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Maxwell Twum; FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIV NC
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| The objectives of the project were a) to explore the prevailing attitudes toward screening for prostate cancer among Black men in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina b) to determine the comparative effectiveness of a one-time presentation of information advocating prostate cancer screening to that of repeated presentation of the message, and c) to determine the characteristics and impact of the agent of information delivery on the attitudes and ... |
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| Injuries Among Army Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanics |
FEB 2006 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph J. Knapik; Sarah B. Jones; Salima Darakjy; Keith G. Hauret; Steven Bullock; Stephanie Morrison; Sara Canada; Edward Hoedebecke; Michelle Canham-Chervak; Marilyn A. Sharp; Lolita Burrell; Bruce H. Jones; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The medical records of 518 male and 43 female mechanics at Fort Bragg, North Carolina were screened for injuries occurring in a 1-year period. An injury was defined as an event in the medical record indicating the Soldier sought medical care for an overuse or traumatic condition. Weight, height, age, and ethnicity were also extracted from the medical records; body mass index (BMI) was calculated as weight/height*height. The person-time injury ... |
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| Incident Boundary Conditions for Wave Transformation |
2006 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Jane M. Smith; Mark B. Gravens; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS COASTAL AND HYDRAULICS LAB
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| The nearshore wave transformation model STWAVE is used to transform hindcast wave time histories to the shore to estimate longshore sediment transport rates. These transport rates are used to evaluate engineering design of beach fills and coastal shore protection structures. The boundary conditions used to force STWAVE are typically derived from the Wave Information Studies (WIS) wind-wave hindcast database. In the past, only bulk wave parameters (height, period, and direction) ... |
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| CRI Summer Conference (2005) on Inverse Scattering Held in Charlotte. North Carolina on May 30 - June 3, 2005 |
30 AUG 2005 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Mike Fiddy; Sergey I. Kabanikhin; Akira Ishimaru; Francesco Zirilli; Greg Gbur; Qing Liu; Gary Brown; Marc Saillard; Lawrence Carin; NORTH CAROLINA UNIV AT CHARLOTTE
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| The Center for Optoelectronics and Optical Communications at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte hosted a workshop on Inverse Scattering from May 30th to June 3rd. Topics discussed included inverse surface reconstruction, inversion of objects in random media and below rough surfaces, inversion of penetrable and partially coated objects and properties of non-scattering scatterers. This was a residential workshop organized along the lines of a Gordon Conference, with talks ... |
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| Improving Readiness with a Public-Private Partnership: NAVAIR's Auxiliary Power Unit Total Logistics Support Program |
Jul-2005 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
William Lucyshyn; Rene Rendon; Stephanie Novello; MARYLAND UNIV COLLEGE PARK CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
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| The auxiliary power unit (APU) public-private partnership was originally conceived of as a commercial outsourcing initiative during a Navy acquisition conference in Arizona in early 1996. At the depot level, as well, staff knew that a reengineering of logistics support processes, to reflect a more performance-based approach, was needed to reduce the cost of managing and distributing reparable APUs and to increase system reliability. A further incentive pushing the Naval ... |
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| DCERP Workshop Proceedings held in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina on February 10-12, 2004 |
FEB 2005 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEFENSE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING ARLINGTON VA STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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| This report summarizes the results of a workshop sponsored by the Department of Defense's (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP). With the assistance vision and leadership from Dr. Mary Barber (SERDP Scientific Advisory Board Representative), the workshop sought to design an ecosystem management research program for the New River Region of North Carolina. The DoD serves as guardian for approximately 25 million acres of land, large offshore operating ... |
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| Learning From Errors in Ambulatory Pediatrics |
2005 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Julie J. Mohr; Carole M. Lannon; Kathleen A. Thoma; Donna Woods; Eric J. Slora; Richard C. Wasserman; Lynne Uhring; AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY ROCKVILLE MD
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| Approximately 70 percent of pediatric care occurs in ambulatory settings, yet there has been little research on errors and harm in these settings. Given the importance of understanding harm in ambulatory pediatrics, this study was funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as part of the University of North Carolina (UNC) Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs), in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics ... |
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| Protecting the Homeland at the Local Level: An Assessment of Local Law Enforcement Antiterrorism Programs in North Carolina |
01 SEP 2004 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
John M. Newton; EAST CAROLINA UNIV GREENVILLE NC
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| Since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, local law enforcement agencies have attempted to formulate their antiterrorism programs with the intention of accomplishing the objectives outlined in the National Strategy for Homeland Security. These agencies turn to their respective state and federal government for support and guidance. Therefore, this paper examines the history of the federal government s homeland security initiatives and the various resources local law enforcement agencies utilize ... |
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| North Carolina Onslow Bight Conservation Forum: Regional Conservation Partnering to Sustain the Mission and Enhance Biodiversity |
01-Aug-2004 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
NORTH CAROLINA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM RALEIGH NC
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| The mission of this forum is to develop and implement a strategy for the conservation and enhancement of biological diversity and ecosystem sustainability throughout the Onslow Bight Landscape compatible with the land use objectives of the partners. |
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| Addressing Species at Risk Before Listing - MCB Camp Lejeune and Coastal Goldenrod |
01-Aug-2004 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
MARINE CORPS BASE (MCB) CAMP LEJUNE NC
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| Pilot Project: Species at risk on DoD Installations. Funded by DoD legacy Resource Management Program. Developed in partnership with the U.S., Fish and Wildlife Service, NatureServe and the North Carolina State Natural Heritage Program. Camp Lejeune chosen as Marine Corps installation and Coastal Goldenrod was chosen as the species at risk. The purpose of the project is to develop voluntary guidelines for management of species at risk that are not ... |
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| Installation of a Wastewater SCADA Monitoring System at Fort Bragg, NC |
JUN 2004 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Joe Mullaney; Kim McClafferty; Gary L. Gerdes; Michelle J. Hanson; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Fort Bragg has had several Notices of Violations (NOVs) because of collection system failures, primarily lift station overflows. A current shortage of personnel to operate and maintain the Fort Bragg Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the collection system has prompted the decision to install a state- of-the-art Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This report describes the system that was installed at Fort Bragg, the selection of the hardware ... |
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| The Environmental Assessment and Management (TEAM) Guide, North Carolina Supplement (Computer Diskette) |
21 APR 2004 |
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| Authors:
Carolyn O'Rourke; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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 | ELECTRONIC FILE CHARACTERISTICS: 1 WinZip file containing 17 MS Word documents. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1 computer diskette; 3 1/2 in.; 3.03 MB. SYSTEMS DETAIL NOTE: ABSTRACT: Environmental Assessments help determine compliance with current environmental regulations. Since 1984, the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories, in cooperation with Department of Defense (DoD) components, has developed environmental compliance assessment checklist manuals. The Environmental Assessment and Management (TEAM) Guide was developed for use ... |
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| Changing the Attitude and Behaviors of Black Men to Screening for Prostate Cancer |
MAR 2004 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Maxwell Twum; FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIV NC
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| The objectives of the project are a) to explore the prevailing attitudes toward screening for prostate cancer among Black men in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina b) to determine the comparative effectiveness of a one- time presentation of information advocating prostate cancer screening to that of repeated presentation of the message, and c) to determine the characteristics and impact of the agent of information delivery on the attitudes ... |
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| Loss of Pitch Control During Takeoff, Air Midwest Flight 5481, Raytheon (Beechcraft) 1900D, N233YV, Charlotte, North Carolina, January 8, 2003 |
26 FEB 2004 |
214 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| On January 8, 2003, about 0847:28 EST, Air Midwest flight 5481, a Raytheon (Beechcraft) 1900D, N233YV, crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 18R at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina. The 2 flight crew members and 19 passengers aboard the airplane were killed, 1 person on the ground received minor injuries, and the airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a postcrash fire. Flight 5481 was a regularly scheduled passenger ... |
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| Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project, October 1988 Through September 2001, North Carolina-Description of the Water-Quality Network, Sampling and Analysis Methods, and Quality-Assurance Practices |
2004 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Carolyn J. Oblinger; GEOLOGICAL SURVEY RESTON VA
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| The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project was initiated in October 1988 to provide long-term water-quality data for six area water-supply reservoirs and their tributaries. In addition, the project provides data that can be used to determine the effectiveness of large-scale changes in water-resource management practices, document differences in water quality among water-supply types (large multiuse reservoir, small reservoir, run-of-river), and tributary-loading and in-lake data for water-quality modeling of Falls ... |
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| The Careers of Public School Administrators: Policy Implications from an Analysis of State-Level Data |
2004 |
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| Authors:
RAND EDUCATION SANTA MONICA CA
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| Over one-half of the states in the nation collect statewide administrative data that can support a systematic analysis of the careers of teachers and administrators. These data provide information on every individual who works in a professional capacity in the state education system. By linking information across years, state databases can explain exactly when a teacher transitions to being a principal, the number of years of experience possessed at the ... |
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| Historic American Buildings Survey: African American World War II noncommissioned Officer's Service Club Complex |
NOV 2003 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
Adam Smith; Steven D. Smith; Martin J. Stupich; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| The Noncommissioned Officers' Service Club Complex at Fort Bragg is a contributing part of an eligible Fort Bragg historic district for the National Register of Historic Places. This paper presents Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation of the Noncommissioned Officers' Service Club Complex (Building Nos. 8-6813 and 8-6811). The original archival records, designated HABS No. NC-397, are on file at the Library of Congress. |
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| A Radiocarbon Method and Multi-Tracer Approach to Quantifying Groundwater Discharge to Coastal Waters |
SEP 2003 |
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| Authors:
Carolyn M. Gramling; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE
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| Groundwater discharge into estuaries and the coastal ocean is an important mechanism for the transport of dissolved chemical species to coastal waters. Because many dissolved species are present in groundwater in concentrations that are orders of magnitude higher than typical river concentrations, groundwater-borne nutrients and pollutants can have a substantial impact on the chemistry and biology of estuaries and the coastal ocean. However, direct fluxes of groundwater into the coastal ... |
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| Historic American Buildings Survey, Ordnance/Motor Repair Shop, Fort Bragg, North Carolina |
AUG 2003 |
129 pages |
| Authors:
Adam Smith; Martin Stupich; Christella Lai; Elizabeth Campbell; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| The Ordnance/Motor Repair Shop area at Fort Bragg, NC, is a contributing part of the Old Post historic district, which is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. This paper presents Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation of the Ordnance/Motor Repair Shop Area (Buildings 2-1251, 2-1150, and 2-1152). The original archival records, designated HABS Nos. NC-198, NC-399, and NC-400, are on file at the Library of Congress. |
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| Historical Urban Growth Trends Around Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina |
JUN 2003 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Robert C. Lozar; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is experiencing increased pressure on its military mission activities due to the development or placement of land uses near the installation boundaries. The new land uses, often described as "urban encroachment," may in some way conflict with the ongoing activities at an installation. To begin to deal with this issue, it is useful to clearly establish the historical urban growth in areas ... |
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| Design Schematics for a Sustainable Parking Lot: Building 2-2332, ENRD Classroom, Fort Bragg, NC |
JUN 2003 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Annette L. Stumpf; Paul M. Loechl; Eric D. Johnson; Richard J. Scholze; Brian M. Deal; Michelle J. Hanson; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Standard parking lots constructed with traditional techniques of impervious pavement (typically concrete and asphalt) are associated with a host of inherent problems: runoff problems, heat buildup, air pollution, light glare, and poor aesthetics. When planners at Fort Bragg, NC identified the need for a new parking lot for an installation classroom building, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC/CERL) was tasked with planning a ... |
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| Assessment of Electrical Resistivity Anomalies Caused by Freshwater Discharge Across the Continental Shelf: Seeps Off North Carolina |
11 MAR 2003 |
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| Authors:
Robert L. Evans; WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION MA DEPT OF GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
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| To determine the impact that fresh water discharge across the continental shelf has on the electrical resistivity structure of bottom sediments and, by so doing, to use electrical measurements to constrain the regional hydrology and the exchange of continentally derived groundwater with the ocean. The strength and spatial distribution of resistivity anomalies caused by fresh water will be used to assess the likelihood of false target identification in mine counter ... |
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| Hurricane Isabel: A Numerical Model Study of Storm Surge Along the East Coast of the United States |
2003 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Ruth H. Preller; Pamela G. Posey; Gretchen M. Dawson; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS OCEANOGRAPHY DIV
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| On the 6th of September 2003, a westward moving tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic began to organize and evolve into tropical storm Isabel. By September 7, Isabel had become a full-fledged hurricane and began to move west- northwest. Isabel continued her northwest track through the 8th and 9th, intensifying into a major hurricane. By September 11th, Isabel had become a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale, and ... |
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| The Role of Union Logistics in the Carolina Campaign of 1865 |
31 MAY 2002 |
131 pages |
| Authors:
Johnny W. Sokolosky; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This thesis investigates the role Union logistics played during the American Civil War and examines the effectiveness of logistics support in Sherman's Carolina Campaign. Discussion begins with an overview of Union logistic operations in the war focusing on the logistics functions of supply, transportation, and combat health support. Next it proceeds to examine the role of logistics during the campaign by first discussing the impact logistics operations had on General ... |
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| Acoustic Characterization of Suspended Sediment Plumes Resulting from Barge Overflow |
MAY 2002 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
K. J. Reine; D. G. Clarke; C. Dickerson; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| This technical note presents the results of acoustic monitoring of suspended sediment plumes resulting from overflow from hydraulically filled barges during dredging operations in the Cape Fear River, North Carolina. Acoustic monitoring was used to characterize the spatial extent, concentration gradient structure, and dynamics of plumes during flood and ebb tidal stages. |
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| Changing the Attitudes and Behaviors of Black Men to Screening for Prostate Cancer |
MAR 2002 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Maxwell Twum; FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIV NC
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| The objectives of the project are a) to explore the prevailing attitudes toward screening for prostate cancer among Black men in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina b) to determine the comparative effectiveness of a one- time presentation of information advocating prostate cancer screening to that of repeated presentation of the message, and c) to determine the characteristics and impact of the agent of information delivery on the attitudes ... |
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| Tele-Ergonomics Assessment Methodologies Study |
OCT 2001 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Mary Lopez; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINE
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| The two primary problems encountered in this study were with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and unexpected staff turnover. This minimal risk proposal was submitted to the MRMC IRB for approval as CHPPM does not have an IRB. The MRMC IRB had been used as the primary IRB in the past and it was assumed that the MRMC IRB approval was all that would be required; however, after the ... |
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| Biological Basis for Chemoprevention of Ovarian Cancer |
OCT 2001 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Berchuck; DUKE UNIV MEDICAL CENTER DURHAM NC
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| Prevention may represent a feasible approach to decreasing ovarian cancer mortality. To achieve a better understanding of the etiology of ovarian cancer, which can then be translated into more effective prevention strategies, we have initiated a molecular epidemiologic study in North Carolina that considers genetic susceptibility, reproductive/hormonal and other exposures and acquired genetic alterations. This case-control study is population-based with subjects recruited from 48 counties of central North Carolina. Subjects ... |
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| Dredging Research. Volume 4, Number 3, September 2001 |
SEP 2001 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Jack E. Davis; Carl Miller; Philip M. Payonk; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| This bulletin is published in accordance with AR 25-30 as an information dissemination function of the Environmental Laboratory of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. The publication is part of the technology transfer mission of the Dredging Operations Technical Support (DOTS) Program and includes information about various dredging research areas. Special emphasis will be placed on articles relating to application of research results or technology to specific project ... |
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| Industrial Prime Vendor Program at the Naval Aviation Depot - Cherry Point |
06 AUG 2001 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is one in a series involving the pricing of commercial and noncommercial spare parts and other logistics support initiatives. This report addresses bench-stock material (screws, bolts, rivets, etc.) and logistics support procured from Raytheon E-Systems Incorporated under the industrial prime vendor program to support the Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry Point, North Carolina. Report No. D-2001-072, "Industrial Prime Vendor Program at the Naval Aviation Depot North Island," March 5, ... |
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| Addendum to the Intrinsic Remediation Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for the Former AGE Fueling Facility Site |
JUL 2001 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE INC DENVER CO
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| This report presents the results of an addendum to the Intrinsic Remediation Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for the Former Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Fueling Facility Site performed by Parsons Engineering Science (Parsons ES) at Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina (Parsons ES, 1996). The EE/CA was conducted to evaluate the use of intrinsic remediation with long-term monitoring (LTM) to address fuel- hydrocarbon-contaminated groundwater at the AGE Site. This addendum ... |
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| AIR POLLUTION: Air Quality and Respiratory Problems in and Near the Great Smoky Mountains |
25 MAY 2001 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
David M. Walker; GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here in beautiful Asheville today to speak with you about the air we breathe. Western North Carolina has a well-justified reputation for beautiful mountains and diverse species of plants and animals. But air quality remains a concern. For about the past 6 months, we have been working with Chairman Charles H. Taylor on a study of air quality in this area. Today, ... |
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| A Business Case Analysis of the Direct Health Care Provider Program Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, N.C. |
MAY 2001 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Benson Sharon L.; WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER FORT BRAGG NC
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| This research project conducts a business case analysis of the Direct Health Care Provider Program (DHCPP) at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC to determine if this program is a sound business decision. It further investigates the individual productivity of each provider hired under this program. In order to determine the cost effectiveness of the DHCPP, a comparision was made between the dollar amount of workload each doctor provided ... |
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| Assistive Technology Research Center |
MAR 2001 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
John Toerge; Joseph Bleiberg; Michael Rose; NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL WASHINGTON DC
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| The ATNRC is entering the second year of its second four-year funding cycle. Its missions remain the following: Assessment and enhancement of cognitive and motor function; evaluation and support for Activities of Daily Living; applications of telehealth and Virtual Reality; and product design. Accomplishments from year one of the new cycle included the development of a turnkey Virtual Reality testbed that incorporates gaze monitoring. Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) was ... |
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| Assessment of Instrumentation at Camp Lejeune |
MAR 2001 |
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| Authors:
Dennis DeRiggi; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| The Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) site at Camp Lejeune is an active and vital training facility. In 1998, some of the buildings in this site were "instrumented" with sensors and communications equipment in order to collect and transmit engagement data generated during live MOUT exercises. The instrumented facilities have not been used since the summer of 1998 and have, in part, been damaged or fallen into disrepair in ... |
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| Validation of a Stochastic Boussinesq Model for Wave Spectra Transformation in the Surf Zone |
MAR 2001 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
Marianie O. Balolong; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis presents a field validation of a stochastic, nonlinear wave shoaling model based on a third-order closure Boussinesq equations (Herbers and Burton, 1997). The model predicts the evolution of directionally spread waves propagating over an alongshore uniform beach. The model consists of a coupled set of evolution equations for the wave spectrum and bispectrum that incorporates linear shoaling and refraction effects and nonlinear energy exchanges in near-resonant triad interactions. ... |
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