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Anthrax Detection

Agencies Need to Validate Sampling Activities in Order to Increase Confidence in Negative Results

By: Keith A. Rhodes (au)

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Anthrax Detection

Agencies Need to Validate Sampling Activities in Order to Increase Confidence in Negative Results

By: Keith A. Rhodes (au)

In Sept. & Oct. 2001, letters laced with Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores were sent through the mail to two U.S. Senators & to members of the media. These letters led to the first U.S. cases of anthrax disease related to bioterrorism. In all, 22 individuals, in 4 states & Wash., D.C., contracted anthrax disease; 5 died. This report describes & assesses federal agencies' activities to detect anthrax in postal facilities, assess the results of agencies' testing, & assess whether agencies' detection activities were valid. Also includes recommendations to the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). Graphs & tables.

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118

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DIANE Publishing

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ISBN 10

1422300455

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9781422300459

Technology Assessment

Protecting Structures and Improving Communications During Wild Land Fires

By: Robin M. Nazzaro (au),Keith A. Rhodes (au)

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Technology Assessment

Protecting Structures and Improving Communications During Wild Land Fires

By: Robin M. Nazzaro (au),Keith A. Rhodes (au)

Since 1984, wildland fires have burned 850+ homes each year & the number of homes at risk is growing. The primary responsibility for ensuring that preventive steps are taken to protect homes lies with homeowners & state & local gov'ts., not the fed. gov't. The ability to communicate among all parties fighting a fire -- known as interoperability -- is essential, but is hampered because different public safety agencies operate on different radio frequencies or use incompatible communications equip. This report assesses: measures that can help protect structures from wildland fires, factors affecting use of protective measures, & the role technology plays in improving firefighting agencies' ability to communicate during wildland fires. Charts & tables.

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124

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DIANE Publishing

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ISBN 10

1422300560

ISBN 13

9781422300565

Firefly World Factbook

By: Keith Lye

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Firefly World Factbook

By: Keith Lye

Pocket-sized reference on all the countries in the world -- concise articles and maps are combined with reference tables of up-to-date statistics and sidebars of intriguing facts.

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358

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Firefly Books

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ISBN 10

1552978397

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9781552978399

The Portable World Factbook

By: Keith Lye

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The Portable World Factbook

By: Keith Lye

Travelers, students and geography buffs will find The Portable World Factbook a treasure trove of facts, figures and information. Each entry includes a locator map to show the position of the country within its region; an illustration of the national flag; and descriptions of the country's culture, landscape, climate, history, and economy.

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Philip's

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0380785706

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9780380785704

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Anthrax Detection

Anthrax Detection

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Technology Assessment

Firefly World Factbook

Firefly World Factbook

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