The U.S. Navy is ready to execute the Nation’s tasks at sea, from prompt and sustained combat operations to every-day forward-presence, diplomacy and relief efforts. We operate worldwide, in space, cyberspace, and throughout the maritime domain. The United States is and will remain a maritime nation, and our security and prosperity are inextricably linked to our ability to operate naval force…
It is becoming more apparent that the role of fathers in families is changing. Fathers, whether they are the primary caregiver, separated from the family, step-fathers or grandfathers are increasingly playing a greater role and becoming more active in their children’s lives. However many fathers are still reluctant to approach or utilise services because of the many and varied accessibility i…
This manual contains Mn/DOT Bridge Office policies and procedures for the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of bridges. Except where noted, the design provisions herein employ the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology set forth by AASHTO. Mn/DOT utilizes a decimal numbering system to classify documents. The “5” before the hyphen represents a publication related to engine…
Roughly half a million people hunt deer each year in Minnesota and countless others enjoy seeing deer. Deer hunting generates nearly $500 million annually in total economic activity to the state, and the habitats that support deer sustain Minnesota’s $14 billion dollar a year outdoor recreation economy; however, because of their abundance, geographic range extent and size, deer can also have …
Butterflies and moths rely on different senses to help them find food. Because butterflies are active during the day, color plays an important role in survival. Brightly colored flowers advertise food sources. However, moths are usually only active at night and cannot rely on visible color to help them find food. Instead, moths rely on smell. Moths’ feather-like antennae have greater surface …
A small house is an intentional community of 10, 12 or 14 residents and a staff of highly trained workers who live and work in a well-designed environment organized and operated around the guiding principles of autonomy and dignity. When successfully implemented, the Small House (SH) Model provides exceptional rehabilitative and hospice care and chronic disease management, with sufficient staff…
Few building materials possess the environmental benefits of wood. It is not only our most widely used building material but also one with characteristics that make it suitable for a wide range of applications. As described in the many chapters of this handbook, efficient, durable, and useful wood products produced from trees can range from a minimally processed log at a log-home building site …
The USDA Forest Service recognizes that the threat of invasive plant species to public and private forests is serious and thatsuccessful progress in prevention, control, research, and restoration from the negative impacts of such invasions is only possible using a concerted and organized effort. Thus, the Forest Service-Eastern Region (Region 9), the Northeastern Area (NA) State and Private For…