This thesis describes the Defense Data Network (DDN) and its possible applications for the Naval Security Group. It reviews the background and historical information that contributed to the selection of DDN as the primary long distance data communications system for the Department of Defense. It evaluates some of the advantages and disadvantages of packet switching technology. The survivability, availability, and security features of DDN are presented. Also included are specifications of the hardware equipment, software standards, and operating procedures for DDN. The Naval Security Group does not require direct DDN access to accomplish its operational mission. There are, however, a number of nonoperational requirements that could be facilitated by direct DDN access. This thesis discusses a potential role for DDN in the Naval Security Group. Applications for administration, personnel, supply, and logistics functions are provided. Theses. (jes).

Tending Fences is a collection of simple, yet profound parables about building healthy relationship boundaries that foster a sense of well-being, safety and respect. It speaks to the heart and intuition in a way that helps to make good relationships better, and sort out and set straight difficult relationships. In Tending Fences, Avery Soul discovers that in order to feel secure and happy in his world, he must build and repair the fences that run along the borders of his vast land, adjoining his many neighbors. The fences he builds vary according to his relationship with each neighbor. Some connections are safe and easy and the fences are simple. Others are imposing and harmful, and necessitate higher, stronger fences. These charming stories speak of universal relationship dilemmas we have all experienced at some time or another, and go about showing the value and the good work of building and maintaining safe and healthy boundaries.

Experimental asthma was induced in 10 cats using Bermuda grass allergen (BGA) and cats were randomly selected to receive either feG (1 mg/kg, PO) or saline for 2 weeks, followed by a 2 week washout period before receiving the alternate treatment. A clinical scoring system was employed and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and blood were collected prior to and after each 2 week treatment. Cytology and cytokine analysis were performed on BALF samples and in vitro cytokine restimulation was performed on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). There was no significant difference between the treatment groups in BALF total nucleated cell counts or eosinophil percentages. Greater than 40% of the BALF supernatant samples had IL-1, IL-4, IL-6, CXCL-8 and IFN-[gamma] concentrations below the lower limit of detection of the assay regardless of time point or treatment administered. Interleukin-4 and IFN-[gamma] concentrations in the cell culture supernatant from stimulated PBMCs were below the lower limit of detection for all samples. There was no significant difference in BALF or plasma TNF activity or clinical scores between treatment groups. In cats with experimental asthma, daily use of feG during chronic aeroallergen exposure did not dampen eosinophilic airway inflammation, alter cytokine profiles in the plasma or BALF, or decrease clinical signs associated with allergen challenge. These results support that feG at this dosage can not be recommended as monotherapy for the chronic treatment of allergic asthma in cats.