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Refuge Update – January/February 2006, Volume 3, Number 1

RefugeUpdate (USFWS-NWRS)

Table of Contents:

Three New Species in Alaska
Conserving Wildlife State by State
Focus on…Incident Command
Mushing to Your New Job

Agroterrorism—Why We’Re Not Ready: A Look At The Role Of Law Enforcement, Alberto R. Gonzales, Regina B. Schofield, Glenn R. Schmitt

United States Public Health Resources

Terrorists seeking to strike a blow at the U.S. economy need look no further than the Nation’s heartland for a “soft” target. An agroterrorist attack could dramatically impact many aspects of American life, including local law enforcement, which— especially in rural areas—is financially and strategically unprepared to respond.
Agricultural experts say that today they are most concerned about the intentional introduction of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) into the food supply. Twenty times more infectious than smallpox, FMD causes painful blisters on the tongues, hooves, and teats of cloven-hoofed animals (like cows, pigs, goats, and deer), rendering them unable to walk, be …

Still, What's So Compelling? The Supreme Court's Continued Application Of The Ginsberg Analysis And Its Effect On The Attempted Regulation Of Internet Pornography In Ashcroft V. American Civil Liberties Union, 542 U.S. 656 (2004), Michael J. Kuhn

Nebraska Law Review

This Note will begin with an examination of the circumstances leading to the Supreme Court's decision, discussing both the case history of sex speech as well as the legislative backdrop to the creation of COPA. Next, section III.A will demonstrate how the majority opinion of the Supreme Court narrowed the protected class originally intended by Congress. Section III.B will explain how the majority opinion's arguments touting filtering software as a more effective and less restrictive means fail when applied to the intended broader class. Section III.C will argue that these findings are directly related to the Supreme Court's implicit reliance …

Report Of The Attorney General’S Task Force On Motor Fuel Pricing In Nebraska, Ernest P. Goss, Edward A. Morse, Eric Thompson

Bureau of Business Research Publications

In the wake of the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Nebraskans experienced a dramatic increase in the price of motor fuels. Although Nebraska was not impacted directly by the physical effects of these storms, damage to critical production, refining, and transportation facilities in the Gulf Coast region sent shock waves throughout the country. Attorney General Jon Bruning convened this task force for the purpose of studying these price movements and to analyze whether price-gouging activity may be occurring.

Motor vehicle fuels are a vital commodity. Businesses and consumers depend on a network of oil producers, refiners, and retailers and …

Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Project: Activities Report And Conference Proceedings 2006, Bridget Kavanagh-Patrick

Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis Bibliography and Database

Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is close to being eradicated in the United States, but still poses a significant risk to domestic livestock, wildlife, companion animals and humans throughout the world.

The Michigan Bovine TB Eradication Project involves a multi-agency team of experts from the Michigan Departments of Agriculture (MDA), Natural Resources (DNR) and Community Health (DCH); Michigan State University (MSU) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Pipeline Inspection Technologies Demonstration Report Final

United States Department of Transportation: Publications

The pipeline infrastructure is a critical element in the energy delivery system across the United States. Its failure can affect both public health and safety directly and indirectly through impacts on the energy supply. The pipeline infrastructure is aging, while at the same time Research & Development (R&D) funding from the pipeline industry to develop technologies to assure its integrity is experiencing budgetary constraints. Total R&D funding is being further reduced through the elimination of programs resulting from restructuring within the government and energy industry.

The Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Pipeline Safety R&D Program mission is to …

Privies And Parasites: The Archaeology Of Health Conditions In Albany, New York, Charles L. Fisher, Karl Reinhard, Matthew Kirk, Justin Divirgilo

Karl Reinhard Publications

Large numbers of parasites were identified in archaeological samples collected from privies and other features in excavations in Albany, New York. This information provides the largest database available for the study of parasite infections in historical period American cities. The greatest numbers of parasites were in contexts related to the expansion of the city in the late-18th century. Parasites remained, but their quantities decreased in the 19th century during another period of rapid population growth. The city was able to control parasite infection during this period through several means, including new techniques of privy construction, new water supply systems, and …

Citizen Voices On Pandemic Flu Choices: A Report Of The Public Engagement Pilot Project On Pandemic Influenza

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications

In the spring of 2005, gaps existed in the first Health and Human Services (HHS) Influenza Pandemic Plan and more guidance was considered desirable on how best to allocate the relatively meager supplies of vaccine likely to be available in the first months of a pandemic. To whom should it be given? To achieve what objectives?

This report describes the convening of a representative group of stakeholders and citizens-at-large, the structure and process of stakeholder and citizen dialogues and deliberations, and the decisions made and recommendations that were developed.

This Public Engagement Pilot Project on Pandemic Influenza (PEPPPI) was initiated …

Court Review: Volume 41, Issue 3-4 - The Resource Page

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

No abstract provided.

Background Radio Frequency Interference Measurements For Wireless Devices In The Electricity Supply Industry, Duane Robinson, Tadeusz A. Wysocki, V. Smith, K. Popovski

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Faculty Publications (to 2015)

Incorporation of radio controller units into heavy equipment used in the electricity industry provides numerous advantages including: improved electrical isolation between plant and operator, ability to incorporate an additional remote operator, and reductions in vehicle wiring and hydraulic hoses for equipment control. However, secure operation of vehicles and plant incorporating radio control rely on establishing suitable levels of immunity to possible radio frequency interference. Interference levels in close proximity to high voltage power lines are of special concern to the electricity industry. This paper reports on a preliminary investigation into quantifying the levels of background radio interference at such locations …

Acuta Enews November 2005, Vol. 34, No. 11

ACUTA Newsletters

In This Issue

Despite Court Ruling, IRS Will Continue to Assess Tax............... Jeri A. Semer, CAE, ACUTA Executive Dir.

From ACUTA Headquarters: Upcoming ACUTA Surveys............... Jeri A. Semer, CAE, ACUTA Executiver Dir.

ACUTA Directory to Go Online

Tech Talk: WMM Adds Touch of Class to Wireless Networking................ Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

FYI: Useful Information from the Campus.................... Student Monitor

Web Tip: Pop-Up Blockers................ Aaron Fuehrer, ACUTA Information Technology Mgr.

Info Links.......................... Randy Hayes, University of Northern Iowa

ACUTA Online Press Room

Board Report............. Riny Ledgerwood, San Diego State Univ., ACUTA Secretary/Treasurer

DC Update............ Whitney Johnson, Retired, No. Michigan Univ.

Welcome …

Refuge Update – November/December 2005, Volume 2, Number 6

RefugeUpdate (USFWS-NWRS)

Table of Contents:

Make Way for Ducklings, page 4 With help from refuge experts, roads and bridges can be built to accommodate wildlife.

Katrina Heroes, pages 8-9 Extraordinary diaries from refuge staffers who were there when Katrina came calling.

Focus on…Reaching Youth , page 10-15 Refuges give young people a chance to learn art, poetry, native culture, service – and stewardship.

Nisqually: Growing and Restoring, page 17 The Outstanding Refuge Plan of 2005 opens the door to the largest estuary restoration project in the Pacific Northwest.

Alphabetical Index To Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings, Volumes 1–21 (1962–2004)

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: Indexes

This is a 62-page (searchable) document. Listings show all authors (arranged by 1st author), full titles, and complete citations.

Stories Of Resiliency: Successful Female Educational Leaders, Anita M. Pankake, Danna Beaty

Journal of Women in Educational Leadership

We examined the reported experiences of 12 successful female educational leaders as stories of resiliency development through overcoming or coming back from adversity. Specifically, the reported experiences of these women were examined to determine: When did adversity evidence itself in the lives of these leaders? Were any of the adversity experiences common among the women in terms of when they occurred and the contexts or settings in which they occurred? What strategies did these women use in overcoming or coming back from these adversity experiences? Do the reported experiences of these twelve successful female educational leaders align with the literature …

Court Review: Volume 42, Issue 1 - Judicial Responses To An Aging America, Max B. Rothman, Burton Dunlop

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

In 2000, the authors published a book titled Elders, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System: Myth, Perceptions, and Reality in the 21st Century, in which several chapters were devoted to older adults’ interactions with the court system.1 Those chapters revealed that these interactions could be highly problematic for elders. In follow-up, this article is based on a project designed to address the overarching issue of whether and how judicial systems in the United States ensure that older adults (60 and older) are provided effective access to the courts, including both civil and criminal jurisdictions.2 In order to accomplish this …

American Review: Volume 42, Issue 1 - Dwi Courts: The Newest Problem-Solving Courts, Victor E. Flango

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

Problem-solving court s — m o re accurately, specialized dockets—are established to deal with problems that may benefit from focused and sustained attention. These courts include a treatment component in an effort to reduce recidivism, which in turn reduces the number of future arrests, prosecutions, and court cases.

Specialized drug courts appeared in the late 1980s in response to the dramatic increase in drug offenses. Some drug courts, often referred to as “drug-treatment courts,” emphasize treatment as the way to reduce recidivism. Essential elements of drug courts include: (1) immediate intervention; (2) nonadversarial adjudication; (3) hands-on judicial involvement; (4) treatment …

Acuta Enews March 2005, Vol. 34, No. 3

ACUTA Newsletters

In This Issue

From ACUTA Headquarters............................ Jeri A. Semer, CAE, ACUTA Executive Director

Did You See the Post?

Nominate for ACUTA Board of Directors

Tech Talk: Holographic Storage................... Kevin Tanzillo, Dux Public Relations

Abandoned Cable May take Unexpected Bite.................. Frank Bisbee, www.wireville.com

Board Report.................... Carmine Piscopo, Providence College

ACUTA Member Sites to See

Web Tip: Questions, Anyone?....................... Aaron Fuehrer, ACUTA Computer Svcs. Mgr.

DC Update..................... Whitney Johnson, Retired, Northern Michigan Univ.

Welcome New Members

ACUTA Online Press Room

Nebline, February 2005

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

The Scoop on Poop: Lessons in Wastewater Biology
Fertilizing Cropland With Biosolids
Shopping for Plants, Seeds
Colorful Coleus Make Good Bedding or Container Plants
Garden Guide: Things to do this month
Bromeliads Need Strong Light, Warm Temperatures to Survive
The Acreage Yard and Garden: an Ongoing Process
Shock Chlorination of Domestic Water Supplies
Rural Living Clinic on Raising Fruits, Feb. 10
Fewer “Trips to the Attic” of the Food Guide Pyramid Create Great Health Benefits
Italian White Bean Soup Recipe
Eating Well as We Age, Part 1
“Blooming” Chocolate Won’t Hurt You
President’s Notes — Janet’s Jargon
Household Hints: Beat …

Innovative Solutions To Human–Wildlife Conflicts

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

The mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services (WS) Program is to provide Federal leadership in managing problems caused by wildlife. The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) functions as the research arm of WS by providing scientific information on the development of socially acceptable methods for wildlife damage management. As part of WS’ strategic plan to improve the coexistence of people and wildlife, NWRC has identified four strategic program goals: (1) developing methods, (2) providing wildlife services, (3) valuing and investing in people, and (4) enhancing information and communication. WS is dedicated to helping meet the wildlife …

Acuta Enews January 2005, Vol. 34, No. 1

ACUTA Newsletters

In This Issue

From ACUTA Headquarters.............. Jeri A. Semer, CAE, ACUTA Executive Director

Universal Service Update................... Brad Gillen, Wiley, Rein & Fielding

Tech Talk: Quantum Cryptography............... Kevin Tanzillo, Dux Public Relations

Thanks to 2004 Event Sponsors

Emergency Notification Systems

Directories Are in the Mail

Board Report............. Carmine Piscopo, Providence College

DC Update............... Whitney Johnson, Retired, Northern Michigan Univ.

Web Tip: Membership Logos.................. Aaron Fuehrer, ACUTA Computer Svcs. Mgr.

Drought Preparedness Planning: Building Institutional Capacity, Donald A. Wilhite, Michael Hayes, Cody L. Knutson

National Drought Mitigation Center: Faculty Publications

Past attempts to manage drought and its impacts through a reactive, crisis management approach have been ineffective, poorly coordinated, and untimely, as illustrated by the hydro- illogical cycle in Figure 1. The crisis management approach has been followed in both developed and developing countries. Because of the ineffectiveness of this approach, greater interest has evolved in recent years in the adoption of a more proactive risk-based management approach in some countries (see Chapter 6). Other countries are striving to obtain a higher level of preparedness through development of national action programs that are part of the United Nations Convention to …

Nebline, January 2005

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Partnering With the Community: Lancaster County Extension Collaborates with over 125 Community Partners
Crop Protection Clinic on Jan. 24
Reduce Soil Compaction by Controlling Traffic in Fields
“10 Ways to Boost Profit by $20/Acre” Workshop on Jan. 26
Increased Quantities of Stored Corn Heighten Need to Preserve Quality
Things to Consider When Planting on an Acreage
Understanding Groundwater
Paving and Other Soil Surfacing
Chainsaws — Cut Safely and Comfortably
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map
Can You Guess It?
StairWELL to Better Health
Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe
It’s the Berries!
Choose Your Drinks Wisely — It Makes Sense, and Saves Cents! …

Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Project: 2005 Activities Report And Conference Proceedings

Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis Bibliography and Database

On June 7 and 8, 2005, the State of Michigan and U.S. Department of Agriculture hosted the ninth annual bovine Tuberculosis (TB) meeting of scientists, with the intent to share research information and provide updates on policies, regulations and activities regarding bovine TB.

This document is a thank you to stakeholders and serves as an annual report offering insight into the finer points of this multi-agency project. The year 2005 has been one of milestones. The Upper Peninsula received TB-Free Status; only one TB positive farm was found during routine surveillance testing; and the disease prevalence rate in Deer Management …

Situational And Driver Characteristics Associated With Deervehicle Collisions In Southeastern Michigan, Alix Marcoux, Graham Hickling, Shawn Riley, Scott Winterstein

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) create societal impacts throughout the range of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginanus). In Michigan reported DVCs increased by nearly 60% between 1992-2003, with current estimates at more than 65,000 DVCs per year and a mean of $2,300 vehicle damage. To better understand where to direct education and information programs, we used Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) data, 2001-2003, to profile driver characteristics and accident situations of DVCs in Washtenaw, Oakland, and Monroe Counties in Michigan. Each county varies in intensity of land use, human and deer densities, and available deer habitat. Deer density in Washtenaw, …

Thermal Imaging Applications In Urban Deer Control, Earl Hodnett

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Control of burgeoning populations of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is a challenging endeavor under the best of circumstances. The challenge is further complicated when control programs are attempted within an urban or suburban area. Wildlife managers often consider management techniques and equipment which have a proven track record. New challenges require new and innovative techniques. The deer management program in Fairfax County, Virginia has employed thermal imaging technology in a variety of ways to better address these unique challenges. In addition to the more commonly used aircraft-mounted FLIR (forward looking infrared), this program utilizes vehicle-mounted and hand-held thermal …

Deer-Vehicle Crash Patterns Across Ecoregions In Michigan, Krishnan Sudharsan, Shawn Riley, Brent Riley, Brian Maurer

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) impact the economic and social well being of humans. We examined large-scale patterns behind DVCs across 3 ecoregions: Southern Lower Peninsula (SLP), Northern Lower Peninsula (NLP), and Upper Peninsula (UP) in Michigan. A 3 component conceptual model of DVCs with drivers, deer, and a landscape was the framework of analysis. The conceptual model was parameterized into a parsimonious mathematical model. The dependent variable was DVCs by county by ecoregion and the independent variables were percent forest cover, percent crop cover, mean annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and mean deer density index (DDI) by county. A discriminant function …

When Specialty Designs Cause Building Disasters: Responsibility For Shared Architectural And Engineering Services, Carl J. Circo

Nebraska Law Review

This article examines the development, current legal status, and long-range legal implications of shared design. Of special interest is the practice of assigning significant responsibility for specialty design to those who have no direct contractual relationship with the owner of the project or the owner's primary design professional. Part II examines how specialty design-build fits into the context of established design and construction contract structures. Part III explores the contract and tort theories that govern the liability of project participants for design errors and defects and that will guide courts, arbitrators, and construction lawyers who face the shared design conundrum. …

Liability Of Professional And Volunteer Mental Health Practitioners In The Wake Of Disasters: A Framework For Further Considerations, Tarik Abdel-Monem, Denise Bulling

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications

Qualified immunity from civil liability exists for acts of disaster mental health (DMH) practitioners responding to disasters or acts of terrorism. This article reviews current legal regimens dictating civil liability for potentially wrongful acts of DMH professionals and volunteers responding to disasters. Criteria are proposed to inform determinations of civil liability for DMH workers in disaster re-sponse, given current legal parameters and established tort law in relevant areas. Specific consider-ations are examined that potentially implicate direct liability of DMH professionals and volunteers, and vicarious liability of DMH supervisors for actions of volunteer subordinates. The relevance of pre-event DMH planning and …

Court Review: Volume 40, Issue 3-4 - Smarter Sentencing: On The Need To Consider Crime Reduction As A Goal, Michael Marcus

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

In February, 2004, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski directed a newly created “Public Safety Review Steering Committee” to “look at our public safety system from beginning to end” and to develop “strategies to make the system stronger” wherever it does not sufficiently protect Oregonians. In common with many states, Oregon long ago adopted a modification of the penal code to declare crime reduction among the purposes of sentencing. And in common with many states, Oregon has adopted a sentencing guidelines model that roughly directs sentencing to reflect crime seriousness, criminal history, and prison resources—largely or entirely ignoring crime reduction. Apparently in …

Court Review: Volume 40, Issue 3-4 - Complete Issue

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

No abstract provided.