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Deterring Gang-Involved Gun Violence: Measuring the Impact of Boston's Operation Ceasefire on Street Gang Behavior
- Anthony A. Braga,
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The relatively weak quasi-experimental evaluation design of the original Boston Operation Ceasefire left some uncertainty about the size of the program's effect on Boston gang violence in the 1990s and did not provide any direct evidence that Boston gangs subjected to the Ceasefire intervention actually changed their offending behaviors. Given the policy influence of the Boston Ceasefire experience, a closer examination of the intervention's direct effects on street gang violence is needed.
A more rigorous quasi-experimental evaluation of a reconstituted Boston Ceasefire program used propensity score matching techniques to develop matched treatment gangs and comparison gangs. Growth-curve regression models were then used to estimate the impact of Ceasefire on gun violence trends for the treatment gangs relative to comparisons gangs.
This quasi-experimental evaluation revealed that total shootings involving Boston gangs subjected to the Operation Ceasefire treatment were reduced by a statistically-significant 31 % when compared to total shootings involving matched comparison Boston gangs. Supplementary analyses found that the timing of gun violence reductions for treatment gangs followed the application of the Ceasefire treatment.
This evaluation provides some much needed evidence on street gang behavioral change that was lacking in the original Ceasefire evaluation. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that jurisdictions should adopt focused deterrence strategies to control street gang violence problems.
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- Title
- Deterring Gang-Involved Gun Violence: Measuring the Impact of Boston's Operation Ceasefire on Street Gang Behavior
- Journal
Journal of Quantitative Criminology
Volume 30, Issue 1 , pp 113-139
- Cover Date
- 2014-03-01
- 10.1007/s10940-013-9198-x
- Print ISSN
- 0748-4518
- Online ISSN
- 1573-7799
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Gang violence
- Guns
- Deterrence
- Problem-oriented policing
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Anthony A. Braga (1) (2)
- David M. Hureau (2)
- Andrew V. Papachristos (2) (3)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
- 2. John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
- 3. Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA


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Downtown Wilmington lost several of those spaces when Front Street went two-way about a year and a half ago. A handicapped Castle Hayne man contacted WWAY to help clear up some confusion about paying to park downtown.
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Shanghai Track, picture: Shanghai Circuit
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Last year the race was wet and cold and tyre choices and tyre performances made the difference. The weekend was dominated by Renaults. In the race however it was Michael Schumacher who got the tyres right and finally managed to win the Chinese GP on the 3rd attempt.
Michael Schumacher After His 2006 Win
In 2005 the race was won by Alonso (already a champion), sealing the constructors trophy for Renault. In 2004 the champagne went to Rubens Barrichello. Both 2004 and 2005 races saw some bizare Michael Schumacher performances – off the track excursions, crashing to Minardi on the way to the starting grid …
Felipe Massa before his last race for Sauber
Ferrari are considered to be favourites for this race. But there is so little between McLaren and Ferrari this season, that everything is possible. Following the results of Fuji race, the main focus will be on Hamilton. If he does not lose more than one point to Alonso or no more than 6 to Raikkonen he will be crowned champion.
The weather forecasts so far predict perhaps some storms on Saturday otherwise fine weather for the whole weekend. Looks like we may have a normal race for a change
Here are some photos from 2006:
Results of previous Chinese F1 GPs
1. Michael Schumacher – Ferrari – 1:37:32.747
2. Fernando Alonso Renault +3.1 sec
3. Giancarlo Fisichella – Renault +44.1 sec
4. Jenson Button – Honda +72.0 sec
5. Pedro de la Rosa – McLaren-Mercedes +77.1 sec
6. Rubens Barrichello – Honda +79.1 sec
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9. David Coulthard – RBR-Ferrari +103.7 sec
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4. Giancarlo Fisichella – Renault +26.1 sec
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8. Jenson Button – BAR-Honda +41.2 sec
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5. Juan Pablo Montoya – Williams-BMW +45.1 sec
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BOCA RATON–– Human remains found in a wooden area last week are those of a Lantana man who went missing in December, a police spokeswoman said this morning.
The remains of 23-year-old Nathan Cauley were found by a homeless man in the area of 7940 North Federal Highway March 14, said Boca Raton Police spokeswoman Officer Sandra Boonenberg.
Someone called police saying the homeless man came into her workplace saying he found a body nearby.
Police responding said the body appeared to have been there for "several months" and had not found anything suspicious.
An autopsy was performed Wednesday by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner. Cauley's cause of death is pending.
Cauley had been missing from his halfway house since Dec. 23 of last year. He was last seen that day in Delray Beach in the area of Linton Boulevard and Federal Highway around 3 p.m.
In February his parents Sue and Pat Cauley came down to Lantana from Michigan asking for the public's help in finding their son.
They said their son had completed three years toward a business degree at Michigan State University when, on his birthday, he put his education on hold and headed to Delray Beach to address a bigger issue in life: his alcohol addiction.
Before he went missing, Cauley was calling his parents every other day, texting and emailing friends.
Police previously recovered his Dell laptop from a pawnshop in Delray Beach where he had sold it for $100.
Pat Cauley said his son may be depressed. But the couple said it was unlike their son to have no contact via phone, text or even Facebook with his numerous friends for nearly seven weeks.
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Can you tell I'm in the middle of a very experimental try-anything phase? Well, I am. I absolutely love the California school paintings of the 30s through 50s, as I've mentioned here before, so today I thought I'd try something in that style.
Last year, on a trip to Capistrano, I took this picture of a bougainvillea vine climbing over a wall onto what seemed to be a carport or something undefined. I liked the vine but I wanted it to be part of a larger scene – not just a big pink sprawling mass. I might still paint it again in oil or pastel, but that's another story.
So, today, while letting the Alverno villa color study percolate in the back of my head, I took out my sketchbook and explored some other ways the vine could be part of an imaginary scene. I invented a cottage for the vine to crawl on, and made the fence lower so it could be seen.
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A lamb sheltering from the cold wind, taken in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
This image featured in the group Animal Kingdom in August 2009. Many thanks!
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Hi,Bubblers,i'm retired and live in Nairne,in the Adelaide Hills,South Australia,with wife Barb, and daughter, Belinda (also Bubblers).My main photographic subject interest is nature,but anything that looks like it has potential is of interest to me,The cameras i use are,Panasonic FZ100,FZ28,FZ20,Canon G6 and Canon 20D.
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It comes……and then it goes, so quickly, but I hope that you all had a safe and peaceful holidays.
I fully intended to do a 2012 round-up yesterday, but tiredness got the better of me. I went to work, prepared a buffet (Indian food) for everyone, and then went to sleep about nine. We all did. No rock 'n roll New Years in this house lol. In fairness my husband and son are both sick so they had an excuse. Me? I was just shattered!
So last year. I asked hubby for his personal highlights of 2012 and he came up the same two things that I did: Going to Rome (and in particular seeing the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Square), and attending The Yankees game (we're both big sports fans). We feel very grateful that we were able to enjoy these experiences in a year that was truly awful for a lot of people.
And this year. My hopes for this year (outside of family), are to move further towards minimalism and mortgage freedom. That's it. Anything else will be an added bonus.
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- Take daughter to the station
- Take son back to Uni (with food parcel)
- Pack away the decorations
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WW's Monday 5/8~~Sunday 5/14
HI!! We had a great time the weather was overcast but not cold.
We went by WW's on our way out of town on Friday morning and I did my weigh in 1.4 YAHOO!!! I ate very well on the trip alot more than I should but it was all core foods. I felt very good about it:)
CL I will have to get my new map out for the coast and check out where you live:)
FW hope you weigh in went well:)
I weigh in tonight and I am dreading it. I am still working out but I am eating anything and everything. I am not a chocolate fan never have been but for some reason I am craving it! It easier when I am at work because then I just keep healthy treats at my desk and pack them for lunch but on the weekends it's awful!
LL, I'm about 40 minutes inland from SB. (right over those beautiful mountains you saw) Because we are inland, sometimes our weather is very different from SB. It was beautiful on Friday so I was hoping for a nice Saturday but it wasn't to be. Sunday was much better. Glad you and your husband had a nice time, and you still lost! win win!
I weighed in yesterday after my very first week and lost 2.6 - yahoo! And yesterday at the meeting I bought one of those folding points calculators so I'm all excited about that. I know, it doesn't take much. :)
FW how did it go???? YUP! Weekends are the worst for me, my DH works nights and I am alone alot so that is when I binge:( I love chocolate it is a trigger food for me so I leave it alone and chips. They say the more refined sugars you eat the more you crave them and I am finding that to be very true~~~I have very little and I do not crave it at all.
CL, Double YAHOO on your weight loss keep it up!! We went up to Ojai on Sat have you been there?? It was OK just not as artsy as I thought it would be.
My challenge this week will be a tea my CURVES pal and I have reservations for Friday afternoon~~~we are treating ourselves for Mothers Day. I am sure a tea is not on the Core Plan~~I will weigh in Friday morning instead of the evening:) And then just enjoy my tea but hopefull not over do. Then a baby's first b-day on Satuday, I found out the menu is going to be hot dogs, hamburgers and chips:( So I am going to stop and get a salad to take. After the party I am going to my mom's, my brother and I will take her out to dinner. I am sure it will end up being Mexican and there is usually nothing good going on with that LOL!!!
FW, how was your weigh in? Don't beat yourself up - just kick the dust off your feet and keep going forward! Wasn't it one of you ladies who recommended the little oreo crisps in the 100 calorie packages? Well I tried them and they're good! I also picked up a couple of boxes of the WW snack bars in two different chocolate flavors and was surprised at how good they are - the peanut caramel snack bars are 2 points and definitely just like a candy bar. Except they cost more. :(
LL, Have really only been in Ojai when my son was there playing basketball a few times and we had time to kill in between games - very touristy. The Ojai Valley Inn and Spa is supposed to be great if you and some girlfriends ever want to get away for some quality spa time... some frineds of mine have been there and they love it. You can do an actual spa program for a week, or just go for a day or a weekend of pampering.
Maybe you can switch over to the flex plan for one week! Is that allowed? I love teas, if they come with a glass of champagne and those cute little finger sandwiches. Will you be wearing a hat?
FW what do you do for work? I actually eat more at work because I'm sitting at my desk with the opportunity to snack all the time. And I always kept snacks since I'm so afraid I might get hungry, and then, gasp, starve! So this past week and 1 day I've been rediscovering what hungry feels like and I've been amazed to find it hasn't killed me yet!
Have a great day ladies, and thanks for sharing!
I lost 1.8lbs last night. I was shocked! Happy but shocked!
I work at my desk all day but I don't keep munchies at my desk. I have a little basket with the 100 calories snackes in it and some sugar free cinnamon candies. Before I joined WW I could of opened a 7-11 store at my desk. You name it I had it and would sit here all day and munch. Then on my lunch hour it became a mission to find more fun things to have at my desk! When I joined WW I piled up all my goodies and took them to the breakroom. Now it's all healthy stuff. I have a bag of carrots and sugar snap peas I am muching on today. Plus I have my huge glass of Chrystal Lite.
We are going out of town this weekend and I am already making a plan as to what and where I can eat.
Traveling has always been an issue. I would buy bags of chips and other goodies to have in the car that we could snack on while we traveled. Now it's carrots, grapes and other things I have all ready to go.
FW Good For you on the weight loss!!
Since I work in an elementary cafeteria I am around food all day:( And it is not always good for you food, good for kids but junk food for me:( Corn dogs, chicken nuggets and burritos being my fav to grab and munch! But I have brought my lunch and a snack everyday since I have been on WW's and I will only eat fruit or veggies at work and I drink alot of water.
I went and got some of those 100 cal snacks, but have not tried them yet. I bought the WW's choco bars they taste as good as candy to me. I also have the breakfast ones so if my pal wants to get a snack at StarBucks after our work out I can eat that. What I really love is the WW's pretzels they are new have you tried them YUMMERS!! I love them~~just about addicted to them. Which leads me to believe I need crunchy salty stuff more than sweet.
CL I have heard about gals switching from plan to plan, I was never sure why they did it?? I will ask my leader this week. In fact I think I even read it in one of the many booklets they give us:) No we will not be wearing hats for our tea~~we are excited tho I hope it is good. Has to be worth the points right girls????
I am BAD!!! I just ate two pieces of pizza:( It did taste so good, I have eaten very lite today so I am hoping it will not show up at my weigh in tomorrow:( My son has been going through a depressing break up with a girl he has been with for 3 years and he thought she was 'the one'. but I guess she did not think the same way. So it has been stressful having to watch my baby go through this, it has really hit him hard, since he does not understand why:(
So that is it~~I am a stress eater:(
Sorry about your baby LL, how old is he? Better to know it won't work before getting married than after (like I did) - although that is of little comfort to his tender broken heart now, I know.
Funny, I also ate 2 pieces of pizza last night. Survivor night used to be pizza night at our house so I decided to live it up and have Dominos so at least I could count the points (15)- using the rest of my day's allowance and some weekly points. Hopefully it won't cause me to revert to my old sinful ways. :)
CL my baby is 22 and yes it is better to know now than later when babies may be involved.
GUESS WHAT?? I lost 2.4 last week even with my trip and my pizza:) A total of 17lbs~~puts me within 1lb of my goal weight:) I am going to use the high end of the weight chart for my goal. I do not want to go crazy and make it some dumb weight I can not maintain. WOW! I love this WW's!!! Now for me the real work will begin maintaining!!!
My asst at work today told me I need new jeans, that I look all saggy baggy in mine. I told her nope not until next school year, if I can maintain over the summer I will get all new work jeans~~until then I am going to be saggy baggy!! I do not wear them in the summer anyway, I live in capri pants that now fit me:)
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Halloween Party Saturday October 27th 2012 - Fundraiser for Remy Couture
ART/CRIME DVD release Wednesday July 25th, 5 PM to 8 PM, at Kaféin Café-Bar (1429A Bishop street), in the Fantasia festival headquarter. You can come and get your copy of the film before its commercial release! Remy Couture and director of Art / Crime, Frederick Maheux, will be present and some speakers. We hope to see you there! |


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The Plains of India are considered to be the country's heartland. The rivers Ganga and Yamuna flow through this region. Major events of India's history took place here. This region contains the largest and politically significant states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. This region also contains the country's capital, New Delhi. RegionsCities
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LONDON — Unsurprisingly, climate change was one of the most popular topics at the World Conference of Science Journalists, held here last week. As I've argued many times, ups and downs in the coverage thereof have been a big part of the story itself, not unlike the coverage of war in Iraq.
There was still plenty to say at the London gathering, however. World leaders (not to mention scientists, industries, and interest groups) are gearing up for the big climate show in Copenhagen this December, where they hope to produce a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. Domestic and international political wrangling has been fierce since the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its fourth assessment report two years ago. At the London conference, IPCC chairman Rajendra Pachauri called that report a "watershed" for global media coverage of climate change.
Indeed it was. At the conference, Cristine Russell, a CJR contributing editor, and Max Boykoff, a researcher at Oxford University, individually presented data showing a spike in climate coverage in U.S. following the IPCC report in 2007; a decline in 2008, probably due to the presidential election; and an uptick in the first quarter of 2009, most likely due to the expectation of the Copenhagen meeting.
Nonetheless, "As we approach the Copenhagen summit, you could argue that there hasn't been very much coverage," said BBC science correspondent David Shukman, who moderated a panel about "gearing up" for the meeting. One of his interlocutors was David King, who heads the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford University and served as the British government's chief scientific advisor from 2000 to 2007.
"I'd like to see more coverage on the approach being taken by leading nations in the negotiations and why they are taking these positions," King said. He would like the press to take a critical look at the governments of Canada and Japan in particular, which he accused of working to block a new, international climate pact. King's remarks inspired a short article in the Times of London the following day, which addressed some of his concerns.
Following up on King, Damian Carrington, who heads the Guardian's environment Web site, summed up his publication's three-pronged approach to Copenhagen coverage. This involves presenting the science ("in some ways, the easiest task," according to Carrington"); "holding people's feet to the fire and keeping people honest" (in particular, making sure politicians' backroom negotiations jibe with what they say in public); and "showing people why [the summit] matters."
That last point is especially important, though other speakers suggested a subtle rephrasing: not why the summit matters, but whether it does. "It's not enough to get headlines out of Copenhagen saying, 'They signed something,'" said New York Times environment reporter Andrew Revkin during another panel discussion. He argued that journalists need to investigate the substance of any agreement and whether or not it would have a meaningful impact on the trajectory of global greenhouse-gas emissions.
As a point of reference, Revkin discussed recent coverage of the Waxman-Markey climate bill currently working its way through the United States Congress. "It's fundamentally important to frame part of what you write toward the big picture," he said. "[Coverage of Waxman-Markey] has been a lot like covering Wimbledon. It's who's winning and who's losing; it's not about substance… We can have a perfect, leak-proof bill in the U.S. and it will not matter [because most future greenhouse-gas emissions will be generated in the developing world.]"
Unfortunately, many conference goers noted, nuanced climate stories are still a hard sell in the newsroom. During his panel, Carrington said that one Guardian editor considers emissions to be a "boring" word. And Shukman pointed out that a major speech about the United Kingdom's climate strategy didn't get much airtime on the BBC, being overshadowed by the death of Michael Jackson.
Even when climate does make the news, it is often of low caliber. Boykoff and Paddy Coulter, another researcher at the University of Oxford, individually presented data showing that, around the world, political speeches, weather events, and stories about "charismatic megafauna" tend to drive coverage. As a result, there is a dearth of more "discursive" articles about how the world could mount a coordinated effort to mitigate and adapt to climate change. (Reporters must also contend with challenges related to the journalism industry itself. In an interview between sessions, Revkin lamented the fact that his popular Dot Earth blog was recently dark due to ten days of unpaid leave that all Times employees must take this year.)


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Choosing assisted living for yourself or a loved one: it's one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make in life, and not just because of the cost. Though there are similar considerations when buying a home (location, style, affordability), you're also "buying" assistance with personal care, meals, housekeeping and laundry services, and some level of — or access to — medical care. Add in the reality that many spend their final days, months or years in this setting and you've got one very difficult decision on your hands.
That's why it's so important to take your time, to thoroughly explore the assisted living communities in your price range and desired destination before move-in day. It's best not to make this tremendous decision overnight after a medical emergency or care crisis, even though that's what often precipitates this transition.
Wherever you are in the process, apply these basic "pre-purchase" principles when getting started:
Understand the product. When you're about to make a big purchase — whether it's a new house or a new dishwasher — a smart shopper reviews the specs and does some research first. What's the neighborhood like? What are the taxes? What is the energy rating on this dishwasher? What kind of warranty does it come with? When it comes to assisted living, there is widespread confusion and misunderstanding about just what this type of care/housing is all about: one, because it's still a relatively new option, two, because each state regulates it differently, and three, because so much of it is subject to the whims of consumer preferences, staff turnover and what kind of company runs the place. Get to know assisted living inside and out via these AARP posts, A Closer Look at Assisted Living, and A Closer Look at Assisted Living, Part Two. You can also refer to this Reader's Digest post, The ABCs of Assisted Living Care, for further insights.
Know what you want. Now that you know what to expect from this care category, make a list of what you want. What does your/a loved one's ideal community look like? What are the things you absolutely don't want to compromise on (quality of care should be one of them versus the color of the carpet)? Read Finding a Quality Assisted Living Community for guidelines.
Know what you can afford. A huge part of understanding the product is knowing the cost. The cost (and how that cost will be covered) is often the major determining factor for many families. Be aware that assisted living costs can vary greatly based on the amount of care — typically in terms of hours — that your loved one needs. Get an idea of how much assisted living care costs across the country using this interactive map & tool from Genworth.
Research options that fit the above categories. Search our site for listings by city, state or zip code. You can also ask friends, colleagues or healthcare providers for recommendations, or use social media to narrow down your list.
See if it fits. Choose your top 3-5 communities and call each one to make an appointment for an in-person tour. When considering a new home, the showing is one of the most important aspects of the homebuying process. Treat this decision the same way. Visit the communities in person, ask lots of questions, observe the place carefully, look for the signs of quality care. Bring these checklists along, or refer to these helpful tools for your visits:
- Quick Tips for Choosing the Best Senior Care Provider
- Checklist for Evaluating Communities
- Evaluating Assisted Living Care: Questions to Ask
Try before you buy. You may know it's a perfect fit without doing so, but many assisted living communities now offer short-term stays. If your loved one is hesitant about the transition or unsure about what the community is like after 5pm, find out if a short-term stay is an option at the top communities on your list.


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17 Jul 2013Automatic garage doors are definitely the popular type of garage doors in Dallas and across the United States. If you have ever lived with a hand-operated door, you know just what a pain they could be on chilly snowy evenings or every time a heavy rain is falling. The automated kind are really considerably more hassle-free that it is no wonder they have already become the norm.
Along with them, nevertheless, there does come several challenges which you, as a house owner, must attend to unless you choose to constantly be calling a specialist in garage door repair Dallas TX to come and fix your garage door for you. What you need are a couple of tips about how to repair minor challenges by yourself, so read on.
1. Periodically check your garage door's hardware. Tighten any screws that have loosened during use, and replace damaged screws. If you begin to see cracking around a hinge, take the hinge off and repair the cracks with wood filler. Allow the area to dry completely before replacing the hinge.
2. A basic maintenance task that may save lots of head aches later on would be to lubricate the springs, rollers, hinges, and tracks of the garage doors. The door definitely won't be operating properly for long should you miss out on this specific task. You ought to monitor the door every time you open it to make certain that it's functioning properly. If it appears to be developing a drag or perhaps going slower, placing motor oil or specially-formulated garage door oil to those components could make the door work properly once again.
3. So what do you do if your door will only go partway down and then back up instead of operating the way it's supposed to? Start by examining to see if any objects are tripping the garage door's safety sensor system. The door is designed to go back up if it senses anything underneath it, so if you have got a tool or some other object infringing on the garage door's right-of-way, it isn't going to go completely down.
4. Have you ever come home to find your garage door open when you thought you had closed it? It's possible that someone who lives in the area uses an identical security code that you do. Changing the code in your opener could solve this concern. Make sure that you check the transmitter to see if there are batteries which must be replaced.
5. Examine the tracks as well as the mounting hardware to look for dents or flat places. Working from the inside of your garage with the garage door closed, you can try to repair the bad places with a hammer. In the event that doesn't work, you will need to replace the faulty parts.
An automatic garage door can be a wonderful thing if you take the time to maintain it properly. If you would like an expert look at your garage door in Dallas, just call a company that is specialized in garage door repair in Dallas TX.
Author Johnny Q. Hughes is an expert writer at Garage Repair Pros which is a company that specializes in garage door repair in Dallas TX. For more information on garage door repair, go to this website: Dallas TX Garage Door Repair


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School of Health Sciences Personnel - Keith M. Stantz
EducationValparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN B.S Physics and EECEMichigan State University, East Lansing, MI M.S Physics Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Ph.D Physics (Thesis: "Search for the lepton-family-number nonconserving decay μ->e+γ", Los Alamos National Laboratories, NM) Research: Molecular and Physiological Imaging of Hypoxia and CancerDr. Keith Stantz's research interests include: (1) developing photoacoustic computed tomographic (PCT) scanner and analytic methods for in vivo quantification of endogenous (hemoglobin) and exogenous (photoacoustic contrast agents) molecules, (2) developing a new PCT-S scanner for dynamic constrast-enhanced techniques (DCE-CT) for in vivo quantification of vascular physiology in mouse models of cancer, (3) discovering patterns of intra-tumor hemodynamics and oxygenation of cancer to different cancer angiogenic phenotypes, and (4) discovery of biological models linking anti-angiogenic therapeutic-driven hypoxia to cancer stem cells and metastasis. InterestsPhysiological Imaging using Dynamic Contrast-Enhance Imaging (DCE-CT)
Molecular Imaging using Photoacoustic CT-spectroscopy
Modeling and Tumor Biology
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Honors and CredentialsSee CV GrantsSee CV Administration and Committee WorkSee CV Representative PublicationsStantz KM, Liang Y, Hutchins, Gary; "Kinematic Modeling and Its Implication in Longitudinal Chemotherapy Study of Tumor Physiology: Ovarian Xenograft Mouse Model and Contrast-Enhanced Dynamic CT," Proc. SPIE Medical Imaging 5369:769-779, 2004. Curriculum VitaeClick here for a full CV for Keith M. Stantz. (an Adobe Acrobat file) This record was last updated on Jun 6, 2013 at 11:41 AM |


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The Danby Millennium Series 1.8 cubic foot Energy Star compact all refrigerator (model: DAR195BL) offers the most refrigeration space possible for its small size. The door will fit a 2 Liter bottle, and the CanStor holds up to 6 cans. The Energy Star rating shows that it uses at least 20% less energy than other models and may qualify for rebates with your local power company.
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The Lone Pine Lady Golden Eagles volleyball squad upped its game, giving Desert Christian a run for its money in ThursdayŌĆÖs road game. The Eagles fell in four, 18-25, 25-22, 15-25, 21-25, against the Knights, who are tied at 8-1 for Desert Mountain League champion with Boron. ŌĆ£We played much better against Desert Christian than we did last Saturday,ŌĆØ said coach Mel Joseph. ŌĆ£Our intensity allowed us to give a better effort. We had our chances but made too many errors in our offensive execution.ŌĆØ
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The Bishop Paiute Tribe Native Fish Refuge continues its efforts to preserve native desert fish populations while creating opportunities for cultural and environmental education, preserving tribal links to its past and furnishing a public recreation venue.
Inyo CountyŌĆÖs Grand Jury met with Clerk-Recorder Kammie Foote earlier this year to take a close look at Local Agency Formation Commission special districts. In her response to the Grand Jury, Foote said that many of the recommendations that were made are beyond the countyŌĆÖs authority, as it does not have jurisdiction over entities such as school and hospital districts.
The private screening of a 100-percent, locally-made independent film was embraced with great attendance, loud laughter and great applause over the weekend.
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With two weeks before the Nov. 6 General Election, the Bishop Unified School District approved a resolution in support of Proposition 30. The vote was a unanimous 5-0 at the districtŌĆÖs Oct. 18 board meeting.
A recent evaluation of county-owned water systems has local leaders looking for funds for repairs and a long-term solution to maintenance problems. Interim Public Works Director Doug Wilson told the Board of Supervisors last week that the countyŌĆÖs three water systems ŌĆō in Lone Pine, Independence and Laws ŌĆō are in decent working order, but all three require costly improvements.
Law enforcement officials in Inyo County are working to implement recommendations made by local watchdogs this summer in their annual report. The 2011-12 Grand Jury took a close look at operations at the Inyo County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center and the District AttorneyŌĆÖs office during its term, offering guidance and recommended changes to help the departments better serve the public.


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History, Aetiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications And Control Of Malaria
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Mosquito Control: Source Reduction
Source reduction involves preventing development of mosquito larvae. The female mosquitoes need a blood meal from a vertebrate host to nourish their eggs. About 50-200 eggs are laid per oviposition on the surface of stagnant water and these eggs develop into adult mosquitoes in a span of about 5-14 days, passing through the stages of larvae and pupae. High humidity and ambient temperature between 20-30�C provide ideal conditions for breeding of Anopheline mosquitoes. Common sites of breeding for Anopheles mosquitoes include rainwater pools and puddles, borrow pits, river bed pools, irrigation channels, seepages, rice fields, wells, pond margins, sluggish streams with sandy margins, hoof prints, tyre tracks etc. Water stagnation due to construction of dams, reforestation, shrimp farming, fish ponds etc., have also been identified as possible sites of Anopheles breeding. An. stephensi is a well adapted urban vector, being a container breeder, making use of man-made sites such as building-construction sites, wells, garden ponds, cisterns, overhead tanks, ground level cement tanks, water coolers, tyres, barrels and tins, intra-domestic containers etc. Anopheles breeding sites increase with rainfall and resultant water stagnation, ; however, some larvae and pupae may be washed away by heavy rainfall.
Also See
History of Malaria Control
Controlling Adult Mosquitoes
Personal protection
The best method of mosquito control is preventing the development of the eggs into adult mosquitoes, by reducing the sources of breeding. These anti larval measures are not only simple and cost effective, but also environment friendly.
a. Preventing egg laying: The easiest, cheapest and most environment-friendly method to control malaria is by preventing the mosquito from laying eggs. This is done by avoiding or eliminating the clean water collections. As mentioned, most such collections are artificial, temporary and man made.
It is a common habit to throw the unutilized utensils, buckets, bottles, tyres etc., into the open. During the rains, water gets collected in these containers and provides ample breeding locations for the female anopheles mosquito.
Open overhead tank
Open tank
Unused well
There is abundant scope for water collection in and around the construction sites: water stored in tanks; the layer of water on the surface of the cement concrete (used for 'curing' the concrete and left as such for 3 weeks); puddles of water in and around the place of construction - all these provide scope for mosquito breeding. To add to the problem, construction workers tend to harbour the malarial parasite, due to frequent infections owing to their poor standards of living. Thus, construction sites not only provide for mosquito breeding but also supply the parasites. This is the reason why malaria tends to be more common in cities where construction activities are in full swing.
Concrete Curing (left) and Open tank and stagnant water on roof top
The older houses have tiled roofs that are sloping. This helps easy drainage of water during rains, thus minimising water logging. In the recent years, most new constructions have concrete roofs and terraces that tend to be flat and non-sloping. These roofs/terraces may not have proper drains for water-flow. As a result, water tends to collect on these rooftops during the rains and this provides ample scope for mosquito breeding. In addition, there are the natural collections of water like the wells, lakes, ponds, paddy fields, marshlands etc. where mosquito breeding occurs in abundance.
Tiled roof(left) and Flat terrace
Therefore, unless these breeding sites (most of which are man-made and temporary) are taken care of, it is impossible to control mosquito breeding and hence malaria. And it is impossible to achieve this without the participation of the general public. Education of the people is thus very important for any meaningful action. The following measures are called for to minimize mosquito breeding and these measures require only a trifle of human efforts:
Do not throw utensils, vessels, buckets, tyres, bottles, tender coconut shells etc. in the open. They should be either destroyed or buried or at least kept inverted so that water cannot collect in them. All such things should be cleared during the rainy season.
All tanks should be kept tightly closed. A black plastic sheet can be used for the purpose. Also, all tanks should be emptied, cleaned and allowed to dry for at least half an hour, once every week.
Terraces and roofs should ideally have a slope, particularly in places where monsoon tends to be heavy. All such roofs/terraces should have adequate drainage for water. Any collection of water on these surfaces should be cleared at least once a week.
At construction sites, all the care should be taken to avoid collection of water at one place for more than a week. The layer of water on the surface of the concrete, used for concrete curing, should be cleared at least once a week and allowed to dry for half an hour. All other puddles should be cleared regularly. Collections of water in the toilets and closets under construction should also be cleared. All tanks should be kept snugly closed. All labourers should be frequently checked for parasitemia and adequately treated. They should also be provided with mosquito nets.
All unused wells and tanks should be closed or destroyed. Engine oil or kerosene has been used as a larvicidal on these collections. Another method to prevent egg laying on unused wells is by adding EPS polyesterene beads onto the surface of water. These beads are non-toxic, cheap and long lasting. They coat the water surface and prevent the mosquito from laying eggs.
Wells that are being used and ornamental tanks can be treated with biological larvicides that do not harm the quality of drinking water. Also, these wells should be covered with either mosquito-proof nets or with plastic sheets.
How engineers can help in malaria control? Public Health Engineering has lot to do with malaria control, especially by means of Source Reduction.
Prevent water logging Design the buildings with sloping roofs to aid easy drainage of rain water; provide drains in adequate numbers and sizes in buildings with flat roofs
Prevent entry of insects Screening of all windows and vents should be made mandatory. It is observed that this simple, common sense measure followed in every construction in the U.S.A. has in a big way helped in control of all insects including mosquitoes and hence malaria.
Engineering skills are also called for in draining and flushing of water collections; deepening or filling of water logged areas; proper maintenance of water levels and intermittent irrigation in dams and canals and in changing salt content of water so as to make it unsuitable for mosquito breeding. Mosquitoes that breed in irrigation water can be controlled through careful water management.
b. Use of Larvicides: If the above mentioned measures are not adequate or difficult to achieve, then measures should be taken to destroy the larvae developing in the breeding sites. This can be done by either larvicidal chemicals or by biological larvicides like fish or bacteria.
i. Chemicals: Themiphos and Fenthion are the two commonly used larvicidal agents. Themiphos is used on potable water collections and Fenthion, being more toxic, is used on non-potable water collections. Oils may be applied to the water surface, suffocating the larvae and pupae. Most oils in use today are rapidly biodegraded. Insect growth regulators such as methroprene is specific to mosquitoes and can be applied in the same way as chemical insecticides.
ii. Biological larvicides: One of the safest and interesting methods in mosquito control is the use of biological agents that eat or destroy the larvae.
Eco-friendly larvivorous fish such as the top water minnow or mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) or the common guppy (Poecilia reticulate) can be effectively used to control the mosquito population. These fish can be introduced into all collections of potable water like wells, tanks, ponds and lakes, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas and in freshwater bodies in rural areas.
Bacteria such as Bacillus sphaericus and Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis are also effective larvicides. However, they need to be re-introduced every 15 days and their culture may need expertise.
Mermitid Nematod (Romanomermis culicivorax), Notonectid (Bug), Ambylospora (Protozoa), Coelomomyces (Fungus), Nuclear Polyhedrosis (Virus), and Cyclopoid copepods (Crustacean) are the other biological larvicides found to be effective.
A 'saline solution' from Kochi:
The Kochi Corporation in Kerala tried out a novel and cost effective method of reducing the mosquito population at the larvae stage itself. It has conducted experiments suggested by the retired National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) scientist, Dr. U.K. Gopalan, where the salinity of water in canals and stagnant pools is increased by adding sea water. The experiment was successful and mosquito larvae were found morbid in the canal portions where salinity was increased. When the salinity level reaches 30 parts per thousand or PPT (the normal percentage of salt in the sea), mosquito larvae cannot survive beyond 3 hours. Even at lower concentrations of 15 PPT, they are dead in 12 hours. And when the concentration is upped to 60 PPT, the larvae perish within the hour.[http://www.cochingateway.com/mkingdom.htm]
Further reading:
CDC. Malaria: Anopheles Mosquitoes. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/about/biology/mosquitoes/index.html
White NJ. Malaria. In Cook GC, Zumla AI. (Ed). Manson's Tropical Diseases. 22nd Edition. Saunders Elsevier. 2009. pp 1201-1300
Dash AP, Adak T, Raghavendra K, Singh OP. The biology and control of malaria vectors in India. Current Science. 2007;92(11):1571-78. Full text at http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/jun102007/1571.pdf
Operational Manual for Implementation of Malaria Programme. Government of India, Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme; Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 2009. Available at http://nvbdcp.gov.in/Doc/Malaria-Operational-Manual-2009.pdf
Singh N, Mehra RK, Sharma VP. Malaria and the Narmada-river development in India: a case study of the Bargi dam. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology 1999;93:477-88.
Lindsay S, Kirby M, Baris E, Bos R. Environmental management for malaria control in the east Asia and Pacific (EAP) region. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank. Washington. 2004. Available at http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/whowbmalariacontrol.pdf
Maheu-Girouxa M, Casap�a M, Soto-Calle VE et al. Risk of malaria transmission from fish ponds in the Peruvian Amazon. Acta Tropica. 2010;115(1-2):112-118
Kumar A, Thavaselvam D. Breeding habitats and their contribution to Anopheles stephensi in Panaji. Indian Journal of Malariology. 1992;29:35-40
CDC. Malaria: Larval Control and Other Vector Control Interventions. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/malaria_worldwide/reduction/vector_control.html
Kolsky P. Engineers and urban malaria: part of the solution, or part of the problem? Environment and Urbanization. 1999;11(1):159-163. Full Text at http://eau.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/11/1/159.pdf
NVBDCP. Guidelines on the use of larvivorous fish for vector control. Available at http://nvbdcp.gov.in/Doc/Guidelines-larvivorous-fish.pdf
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Bethesda has Address Change
Please note: Due to the remapping of 911 addresses in Crawford County, our address has changed to 15487 State Hwy 86, Meadville, PA 16335. Rest assured that we haven't moved. And speaking of our address, if you would like to take a tour of Bethesda Children's Home, you are always welcome! Simply call Development Director Dave Johnson at 814-724-7510 ext. 228 to make an appointment.
Quarterly Newsletter 2014
Quarterly Newsletter is Now Available – Click here to read our winter newsletter online as a PDF.
Erie Insurance donates $150,000 to Bethesda Children's Home
Erie Insurance announced on Wednesday November 28th that it will commit $150,000 to Bethesda's Trinity Center Campaign. The $150,000 gift to Bethesda's $500,000 campaign will help make improvements to the Trinity Center, located at 462 West 18th Street. This gift represents Erie Insurance's commitment to the people of Erie and the growing concern for our children and youth. For more information on Bethesda's Erie Campaign, contact Dave Johnson, Development Director at (814) 724-7510 ext 228 or email@example.com
Bethesda Children's Home Opens Program for Teen Moms
Bethesda Children's Home is excited to announce the opening of the Right Start for Young Mothers Program. The Right Start for Young Mothers Program was established to help young mothers become successful as parents and successful in life. Designed to provide young mothers, and soon to be young mothers, with a structured caring environment in which to develop the skills to become self sufficient for life.
Bethesda Children's Home, located in the tranquil setting of 360 acres
of rolling farm lands just north of Meadville, Pennsylvania, is the perfect environment for young mothers to find the safety and security of caring professional staff who gently guide them to a life that is self-sufficient. The Right Start for Young Mothers Program provides a structured and therapeutic environment where young mothers, or mothers-to-be, receive support, guidance, medical care, and the skills to be self sufficient for life.
The goals of the program are to develop healthy parenting skills through education and mentoring, eliminate inappropriate behaviors by learning and
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Bethesda Children's Home, a premier provider of mental and behavioral health services, has been serving youth and their families for over 90 years. Bethesda's unique programs and methods of treatment transform lives and provide a solid foundation in which youth become successful parents and adults.
For more information on the Right Start for Young Mothers Program at Bethesda Children's Home, please contact Maria Elkady at (814) 724-7510 ext. 254 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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