| Blood Chemistry Panels |
LF-5280.1500-100 |
Programs that conduct laboratory tests which measure the chemical content of an individual's blood as a means of assessing the individual's general health status. Blood chemistry panels may be offered in the context of a general physical examination, and indicate total cholesterol, glucose, HDL, LDL, VLDL, BUN, creatine, uric acid, total protein, albumin, albumin/gobulin ratio, total bilirubin, alkaline, phosphatase, GGT, AST, ALT, LD, total iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, sodium, chloride, carbon dioxide, amylase, and triglycerides, as well as indicators of liver, kidney and heart function. Laboratory reports generally indicate the normal range for each variable and highlight any test results that fall outside that range. |
0 |
| Blood Donor Stations |
LH-0500.0900-150 |
Locations, often established by blood banks, where people can come to donate blood. |
0 |
| Blood Drive Assistant Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-3000.1000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to register and escort blood donors, serve refreshments and do other tasks, as requested, at community blood drives. |
0 |
| Blood Drives |
LH-0500.0900-180 |
Programs that conduct campaigns which encourage volunteers to donate blood to ensure that blood supplies remain at safe levels; provide information about dates, times and locations where donations can be made; and schedule appointments for people who agree to donate. |
0 |
| Blood Incompatibility Problems |
YF-3000.6840-140 |
Rh incompatibility develops when an Rh negative mother carries an Rh positive fetus. Fetal red blood cells cross the placenta and enter the maternal circulation system stimulating maternal antibody production against the Rh factor. These antibodies cross the placenta to the fetal circulation system and destroy fetal red blood cells. |
0 |
| Blood Pressure Monitors |
LH-5000.5100-100 |
Programs that pay for or provide equipment which obtains and usually records an individual's blood pressure at certain intervals. The apparatus may use the direct or indirect method of determining pressure and may have an alarm or light signal which activates if the pressure rises or falls to abnormal levels. |
0 |
| Blood Pressure Screening |
LF-4900.1000 |
Programs that measure the pressure existing in the large arteries at the height of a pulse wave and identify individuals whose blood pressure is higher than normal, and who are thereby susceptible to strokes and other conditions that are related to hypertension. |
13 |
| Blood Supply Services |
LH-0500.0900 |
Programs that are responsible for acquiring and maintaining supplies of donated blood and blood products that support the needs of patients who require a transfusion. |
2 |
| Blood Tests |
LF-5280.1500 |
Programs that conduct laboratory tests to determine the chemical, physical or serological characteristics of the blood or some portion of it. The results may be used as a diagnostic tool for many diseases and conditions. |
0 |
| Blood Transfusions |
LT-0800 |
Programs that perform transfusions for people who need whole blood or blood products. |
0 |
| Bloodless Surgery |
LT-0820 |
Programs that use techniques and procedures that prevent or minimize blood loss in elective and emergency surgeries or stimulate the body’s own production of blood cells in order to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Included are use of minimally invasive surgery techniques, cauterizing surgical instruments in place of traditional scalpels or specialized devices that filter and return the patient’s blood in a continuous circuit; medicines that increase red-blood cell production and encourage clotting; medicines that help cancer patients undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapy without a blood transfusion; blood dilution therapies; and techniques that lower the patient’s blood pressure and body temperature. Bloodless surgery is available to patients who wish to avoid donated blood because of religious beliefs or medical concerns. |
0 |
| Blue/Gold Star Flags |
TF-2150.1000 |
Programs, often offered by veteran service organizations, that provide Blue Star Service Flags to honor those serving in the armed forces. The flags are given to the immediate families of active duty military personnel and may be displayed at their homes along with an American flag. When a family member is lost in battle, the Blue Star Flag may be replaced by a Gold Star Banner. |
0 |
| Blues Concerts |
TA-5750.0800 |
Organizations that offer musical performances which feature blues, an African American musical form whose roots stretch back to African musical and dance traditions. Blues emerged as a rural, acoustic tradition in the deep South in the late 1800's, later migrating to urban areas and adapting to electrical instruments. The blues forms the backbone of jazz, was a crucial influence on country and western music, and was the predominant force in the birth of rock and roll. Also included are programs that arrange for blues festivals and blues competitions that are staged as public performances. |
0 |
| Board Committee Structure Development |
TP-1000.2500-150 |
Programs that help nonprofit boards establish a committee structure that supports the ability of the board and staff to accomplish their work. Activities include identifying the types of committees the board will require; developing written descriptions of committee responsibilities, guidelines and goals; determining the optimum size of committees and how committee chairs and members will be selected; assigning staff to work with each committee; developing a work plan for each committee; developing a system for monitoring committee work to ensure that progress in being made; and establishing mechanisms for sharing recommendations from committees with the full board. |
0 |
| Board Compensation Policy Development |
TP-1950.1200 |
Programs that help nonprofit boards and the organizations they serve develop and implement a policy which requires that board members serve without compensation for their service as board members. Board members may be reimbursed only for expenses directly related to carrying out their board service. |
0 |
| Board Connecting Programs |
TP-1000.2000-100 |
Programs that maintain information about vacancies on nonprofit boards and their current needs, identify, recruit and screen potential board members and guide them into board service. Included are programs that work directly with boards and help them recruit, identify and screen new members; programs that work with individual candidates and help them identify and apply for board vacancies that match their skills and interests; programs that work with corporations or other entities and match executives, managers and employees with technical or functional expertise who wish to volunteer with boards that have current vacancies; and programs that allow both boards and board candidates to post information about their respective requirements and qualifications via the Internet and allow either to initiate contact when there appears to be a match. |
0 |
| Board Development Support |
TP-1000 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups select and effectively utilize a board of directors or advisory group. The program may target prospective board members, current board members, chief executive officers, staff, corporations with nonprofit board service programs, funding organizations, management service organizations, training personnel or consultants working in the nonprofit sector. |
0 |
| Board Evaluation/Self Assessment |
TP-1000.0700 |
Programs that conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of nonprofit boards and/or help boards undertake a self-study that asks directors to rate the board's performance in major areas of board responsibility and reveals the strengths and weaknesses of the board as a whole. Board assessments give individual board members an opportunity to reflect on their corporate responsibilities, identify divergences of perception or opinion among board members, identify issues that require board attention, provide an opportunity for clarifying board and staff expectations, increase the level of board teamwork, serve as a springboard for board improvements and provide credibility with funders and other external audiences. |
0 |
| Board Leadership Development |
TP-1000.0800 |
Programs that help new and experienced nonprofit board members develop the tools, skills and resources they need to provide strong, effective leadership to guide the organizations they serve. |
0 |
| Board Meeting Enhancement |
TP-1000.0900 |
Programs that provide services that help members of nonprofit boards ensure that board meetings are productive. |
0 |
| Board Meeting Facilitation |
TP-1000.0900-100 |
Programs that provide a neutral facilitator to help guide group process during board meetings with the objective of ensuring that the meetings are well-organized and productive and make good use of board members' time; that board members engage in collaborative decision making; and that everyone, including the board chair, has an opportunity to participate. |
0 |
| Board Member Development |
TP-1000.2000 |
Programs that help nonprofit boards make an assessment of their needs, develop a targeted recruitment plan, evaluate and select the right board members for the organization, provide an orientation and ongoing training for board members, and retain board members who are productive. |
0 |
| Board Member Recruitment Assistance |
TP-1000.2000-200 |
Programs that help nonprofit boards develop a proactive recruitment plan which is based on assessed needs and results in a diverse and committed board. They may also help board members create a matrix or other tool which provides a visual display of skills and experience available in current board members and those that are needed and will become the focus of recruitment efforts. |
0 |
| Board Member Removal Assistance |
TP-1000.2150 |
Programs that provide assistance for nonprofit boards that believe a problematic board member needs to be removed, generally for inactivity, non-attendance, conflict of interest, unethical behavior, obstructive behavior or other problems that interfere with the board's ability to function. Removal provisions should be outlined in the organization's bylaws and can include term limits (which mandate a break from board service following a specified number of board terms), personal intervention (which may lead to resolution of the problem or a voluntary resignation) or impeachment (which generally involves a two-thirds vote at a regularly scheduled board meeting). |
0 |
| Board Membership Needs Assessment |
TP-1000.2500-250 |
Programs that help nonprofit boards analyze their membership needs and determine the optimum size of the board and the mix of the community connections, professional skills, experience and representation they require to adequately reflect the community the organization serves and fulfill the organization's mission. |
0 |
| Board Organization Assistance |
TP-1000.2500 |
Programs that help new or established nonprofit boards develop and maintain a workable infrastructure and/or support boards through a reorganization process when it becomes evident that changes in committees, size or other structures are necessary. |
0 |
| Board Policy Development |
TP-1000.2500-300 |
Programs that help nonprofit boards develop written policies and procedures regarding how the board will function internally e.g., requirements for board membership and term length; expectations of board members including attendance, participation in fundraising activities, committee service, service activities and conflict of interest; how meetings will be conducted; what topics will be addressed; the role of officers and committees; and how the board will discipline itself. |
0 |
| Board Preparation Training Assistance |
TP-1000.2000-250 |
Programs that provide training that prepares business professionals, emerging community leaders and other individuals to effectively serve on nonprofit boards and gives them some basic questions to ask before accepting a particular board position. Included are programs that help corporations develop nonprofit board service programs that encourage and prepare their employees to serve on nonprofit boards. |
0 |
| Board Retreat Facilitation |
TP-1000.0900-200 |
Programs that facilitate special board sessions which enable members to assess their effectiveness, challenge their assumptions, rethink systems, engage in visioning, begin or continue a planning process, set priorities, clarify roles, tackle difficult issues, bond with one another, engage in team-building activities and small-group discussions, and improve their overall performance. |
0 |
| Board Roles/Responsibilities Definition |
TP-1000.2500-350 |
Programs that help nonprofit boards define and understand their roles and responsibilities as the governing unit of their organization. Nonprofit boards have primary responsibility for defining and advancing the mission of their organization and are legally accountable for its operation. Activities include ensuring effective organizational planning; determining and monitoring the organization's programs and services; establishing overall financial and personnel policies; safeguarding financial assets; ensuring that financial audits are reviewed by a committee of the board; hiring, supporting, evaluating and, if necessary, removing the executive director; promoting the organization and enhancing its public image; ensuring that there are adequate human and financial resources to carry out the mission; and evaluating its own performance on a regular basis. |
0 |
| Board Surfing |
PL-7000.8600-100 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy board surfing, a water sport in which participants ride ocean waves using a long, narrow buoyant board usually made of lightweight wood or fiberglass-covered foam. |
0 |
| Board of Immigration Appeals |
FT-3500.1000 |
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws. It is a judicial agency within the Executive Office for Immigration Review, part of the Department of Justice (accountable to the Attorney General) which reviews case decisions of immigration judges that have been appealed by one of the parties to the case. The majority of appeals to the Board relate to decisions on removal and exclusion. The Board is also responsible for recognition of organizations and accreditation of member attorneys who wish to practice immigration law before the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Immigration Courts. |
0 |
| Board of Regents |
HD-1200.1000 |
Bodies of officials appointed to direct and supervise a higher educational institution or, in some states, the higher educational system of the state. |
0 |
| Board/CEO Relationship Evaluation/Enhancement |
TP-1000.0800-100 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations evaluate and improve the working relationship between the organization's board of directors and the chief executive officer of the agency and prevent or reduce tension and lack of trust by ensuring that their respective roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and allocated, that communication is open and direct and that each party conducts business in a way that reflects their mutual understanding and is willing to hold the other accountable for deviations from their agreement. Specific topics may include the responsibilities of the board and the CEO in management decisions, policy setting, personnel issues, planning, communication and financial and legal issues. |
0 |
| Board/Committee Member Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.1000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to fill positions on an organization's advisory board, board of directors or board committees on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Boarding Schools |
HD-6500.1000 |
Private elementary and secondary schools that provide living quarters and meals for their students who board at the school during the academic year. |
0 |
| Boards of Education |
HD-1200 |
State or local agencies or boards that are organized for the purpose of governance and management of schools in a state or municipality. Boards of education generally share power with a larger institution such as the government's department of education. |
0 |
| Boardwalks/Promenades |
PL-6400.1250 |
Walkways along beach fronts or in other scenic areas that offer panoramic views of the ocean or other points of interest for people who want to take a leisurely stroll and take in the sights. Some boardwalks are major centers of attraction and are lined with rides, games of chance, arcades, miniature golf courses, restaurants, night clubs, snack bars, boutique shops, gourmet candy shops and other amusements. |
0 |
| Boat Complaints |
DD-1500.1050 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding companies that manufacture, sell, service or repair boats. |
0 |
| Boat Donation Programs |
TI-1800.9000-100 |
Nonprofit organizations that accept boats as donations from individuals who want a tax write-off. In most cases, donated boats are sold to raise funds for the organization, but some programs repair the boats, if necessary, and keep them for their own use (if a recreational program), or donate them to other nonprofit organizations for use in their program. |
0 |
| Boat Launching Sites |
PL-6400.7000-070 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, ramps that can be used to launch boats into a body of water such as a lake or a river. |
0 |
| Boat Manufacturer Complaints |
DD-1500.1050-080 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the safety, performance, fuel economy or other problems relating to the manufacture of or the manufacturer's warranty on their boats. |
0 |
| Boat Mooring/Beaching Permits |
DF-7000.1230 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize boat owners to utilize in-water mooring spaces in a bay, cove or other location and/or to beach their boats and fasten them to bars located in the sand (often called "beach bars"). |
0 |
| Boat Mooring/Docking Facilities |
PL-6400.7000-080 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, facilities for docking or mooring sailboats, powerboats, fishing vessels, barges or other watercraft. Included are marinas, boat basins, marine terminals and other areas on navigable waters that contain docks, piers, bulkheads, breakwaters or pilings that are used for the reception, securing and protection of watercraft; and devices such as buoys, chains, ropes, piles, spars and dolphins to which a vessel can be made fast. Amenities may include picnic areas, public restrooms, shower facilities, laundry facilities, pay telephones, fuel for powerboats, access to power and water, security cameras, boat lifts, pump-out services, de-icing equipment, mast step and de-step and emergency services. |
0 |
| Boat Racing |
PL-8000.1000 |
Sporting events which feature speed competitions among different types of watercraft. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
0 |
| Boat Registration |
DF-7000.1250 |
Programs that issue documents which certify that boats, ships and sailing vessels meet legal and safety requirements and are authorized to be moored in harbors and marinas and used in public waters. |
4 |
| Boat Repair/Service Complaints |
DD-1500.1050-100 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding poor workmanship, failure to comply with legal requirements, problems with service contracts, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of organizations that service and repair boats. |
0 |
| Boat Sales Complaints |
DD-1500.1050-120 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding excessive pricing, high pressure sales tactics, misrepresentation, fraud, problems relating to sales warranties, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of boat dealers. |
0 |
| Boat Security Evaluations |
FN-1500.8000-100 |
Programs that provide professional advice regarding measures that can be taken to secure boats, boating equipment, moorings, docks, boathouses and other marine property. |
0 |
| Boat Titles |
DF-7000.8350-100 |
Programs that issue, transfer, maintain on file and, where appropriate, provide access to titles for boats. Includes titles for new boats, used boats that are being sold and/or boats whose owners have moved from another state. The program may also place liens against boats which are purchased on a payment schedule or with a loan using the vehicle as collateral. |
0 |
| Boating |
PL-7000.1600 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the sport of boating using any of a wide variety of watercraft. |
2 |
| Boating Safety Education |
JR-8200.9500-120 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure their safety when engaging in water-based recreation including rowing, canoeing, sailing and outboard motoring. Boat safety programs provide information about boating safety, small boat handling, legal requirements, rules of the road, nautical terminology, aids to navigation and other similar topics. |
1 |
| Bobsled |
PL-7000.7900-100 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people to learn, become competitive in and enjoy bobsledding, a winter sport in which a large, open metal sled equipped with two pairs of runners in tandem, a long seat for two or more people, a steering wheel, and a hand brake is raced down an ice track with 15 or more steeply banked, twisting curves. One person (the pilot) steers while another pushes off at the beginning of a race and applies the brake at the end. When bobsledding is done competitively, the object is to complete the course in the fastest time. |
0 |
| Bocce |
PL-7000.4350-100 |
Programs, often offered by local bocce clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy bocce, a game of Italian origin similar to lawn bowling played on a long, narrow, usually dirt court. Bocce clubs and other recreational bocce programs are often organized into leagues with teams that play one another in organized tournaments. |
0 |
| Boccia |
PL-7000.3150-100 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages with mobility impairments to learn, become competitive in and enjoy boccia, a game of Italian origin similar to lawn bowling in which players, either individually or in teams, propel a leather ball toward a target called a jack with the objective of getting as close to the jack as possible. |
0 |
| Body Artist Complaints |
DD-1500.1055 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, quality of service, unsanitary conditions or practices, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of body artists or their establishments. Complaints may also address issues related to health problems including infections, transmission of diseases or allergic reactions; and body art on underage clients in jurisdictions where the practice is illegal. Body art includes body piercing, tattooing, cosmetic tattooing (permanent makeup), branding, and scarification. |
0 |
| Body Building Competitions |
PL-1600.1200 |
Organizations that sponsor or otherwise enable people to participate in contests which evaluate the physiques of men, women, teens and other contestants in different weight categories and select winners based on muscle size, overall body shape, body symmetry, proportion and muscle definition. |
0 |
| Body Cooling Products |
LH-5000.1000 |
Programs that pay for or provide cold therapy products which assist with lowering body temperature and reducing pain and inflammation. Cooling products include headwear, ice packs, neckwear, vests, and wraps for cold and compression therapy; and circulating and non-circulating cooling devices, including air conditioners. |
0 |
| Body Donations |
LH-0500.1100 |
Programs that accept donated cadavers for anatomical study in medical schools or for use in medical research. |
0 |
| Body Dysmorphic Disorder |
YF-5000.8100-100 |
A disorder that is characterized by a preoccupation with an imagined or exaggerated defect in physical appearance. |
0 |
| Body Identification Coordination |
TH-2300.6500-100 |
Programs that are responsible for ensuring that the remains of individuals who have died in the wake of a major disaster or large-scale emergency are properly identified. |
0 |
| Body Image Education |
RR-5150.5000-100 |
Programs that raise awareness and educate the community about body image and eating issues while promoting normal eating, active living, self-acceptance, and respect and appreciation for size diversity. "Body image" refers to a person's perception of his or her own physical appearance. People with a poor body image perceive their own body as being unattractive or even repulsive to others while people with a good body image, or positive "body acceptance", either see themselves as attractive to others, or are willing accept their body as it is. Concerns about body image have led to poor self-esteem, reluctance to participate in physical activities, preoccupation with weight and dieting and an increase in the likelihood of developing an eating disorder. |
0 |
| Body Piercing Technicians |
YO-8200.1000-120 |
Individuals who perform ear and body piercing services for people who wish to wear body jewelry. Body piercing is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the body away to create an opening in which to insert jewelry. Piercings in the nose, tongue, eyebrow or lip are fairly common and visible while navel, nipple, and genitalia piercing are not as visible but increasingly popular. Ear piercing is commonly performed at a variety of establishments such as jewelry shops, department stores, and piercing pagodas located in malls. A technician usually performs ear piercing with minimum training using a specialized piercing "gun" that shoots a stud type earring into the lobe. The technician then places the earring back on the stud. Body piercing is a more specialized process. Establishments offering body piercing may be located within a tattoo parlor or independently located. Some body artists provide both services while others specialize in just one process. |
0 |
| Body Protection Devices |
JR-8400.1000 |
Programs that pay for or provide bulletproof raincoats, suit coats or vests; asbestos or rubberized suits or boots; or other protective clothing or body armor for people who need to protect themselves from gunfire, electrical shocks, fire or other personal hazards. |
0 |
| Body Shipment Services |
PB-5000.0900 |
Programs that prepare the bodies of individuals who have died for shipment to the community in which they will be interred. Complete shipment services usually include removing the remains from the hospital or coroner's office, obtaining the doctor's signature on the death certificate, filing the death certificate and deposition permits with the local health department, embalming the remains, and delivering the remains to the airport or other point of departure. |
0 |
| Body Therapies |
RD-1300 |
Programs that specialize in providing therapeutic interventions that involve a substantially nonverbal, body-oriented approach to theory and practice. Body therapy approaches are based on the proposition that available energy is used to maintain a state of chronic muscle tension and is thus not available to the individual to use in the task of living. |
0 |
| Bodysurfing |
PL-7000.8600-120 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all of all ages to enjoy bodysurfing, a water sport in which participants ride ocean waves without using a surfboard by planing on their chest and stomach. |
0 |
| Boilermakers |
YO-6200.1000 |
Individuals who make, install and repair boilers, vats and other large vessels that hold liquids and gases. Boilers supply steam to drive huge turbines in electric power plants and to provide heat and power in buildings, factories and ships. Tanks and vats are used to process and store chemicals, oil, beer, and hundreds of other products. |
0 |
| Bolivian Community |
YH-8000.1000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Bolivia or who identify themselves as part of the Bolivian community. Bolivia is a Spanish-speaking country in South America. |
0 |
| Bolivian Restaurants |
PL-1800.1150 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Bolivia which features specialties such as pukas (turnovers with spiced meat), chuno (freeze-dried potatoes), lapping (beef in tomato sauce), choripan (spiced pork sausage), sillipancho (breaded steak topped with fried eggs) and pike a lo macho (a dish made with sirloin tips, beer, chili, hot dogs and vegetables). |
0 |
| Bomb/Search Suits |
TH-1700.1600-120 |
Fire and blast resistant clothing that can be worn by members of police or military units who specialize in the investigation and disarming of explosive devices. |
0 |
| Bone Banks |
LH-0500.1150 |
Programs that accept, process and store donated musculoskeletal tissue for use in grafts and transplants. |
0 |
| Bone Cancer |
YF-3000.1480-080 |
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the bones, bone marrow or other related structures. |
0 |
| Bone Fractures |
YF-3000.2110-070 |
A complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force. A fracture usually results from traumatic injury to bones causing the continuity of bone tissues or bony cartilage to be disrupted or broken. Fracture classifications include simple, compound, incomplete and complete. |
0 |
| Bone Marrow Donation Registries |
LH-0500.1170 |
Programs that maintain a computerized registry that records the tissue type of individuals who have agreed to donate stem cells as a means of facilitating unrelated donor stem cell transplants for patients with life-threatening blood diseases who do not have matching donors in their families. When a patient contacts the registry for assistance, the computer crosschecks its records to see if there is a match for the individual. |
0 |
| Bone Marrow Tests |
LF-4900.1175 |
Programs that conduct tests of the bone marrow to determine if it is healthy. The tests are used to diagnose blood and bone marrow diseases including conditions in which a person produces too few or too many of specific types of blood cells; problems with the structure of red blood cells; bone marrow disorders such as myelofibrosis and some cancers such as leukemia. The tests can also help to determine the severity level of cancer and how much it has spread; and to diagnose fevers and infections. Bone marrow aspiration usually is done first. A bone marrow biopsy is the follow-up test. |
0 |
| Bone Marrow Transplants |
LT-6200.1000 |
Programs that specialize in the surgical replacement of bone marrow in individuals whose own bone marrow is diseased or otherwise dysfunctional. |
0 |
| Bone Mineral Density Tests |
LF-4900.6500-100 |
Programs that offer any of a variety of tests that are used to measure an individual's bone mass, bone density and/or how tightly the bone matter is packed. The most common procedure (the DEXA scan) uses a double beam x-ray; can be conducted at a variety of sites including the spine, hip or total body; and is recommended for people who have suffered a recent fracture in which osteoporosis is suspected or who are at risk for osteoporosis. Others include an ultrasound test which measures bone density in the heel, wrist or forearm; the SXA scan (single energy x-ray absorptiometry) which measures the wrist or heel; the PDXA scan (peripheral dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) which measures the wrist, heel or finger; RA (radiographic x-ray absorptiometry) which measures the hand; DPA (dual photon x-ray absorptiometry) which measures the spine, hip or total body; SPA (single photon x-ray absorptiometry) which measures the wrist; and QCT (quantitative computed tomography) which measures the spine or hip. Although all bones of the skeleton will reflect osteoporosis to some extent, bone density studies of the spine and hip may detect bone loss earlier. Peripheral bone measurements are accurate enough to be used as screening tools but not as precise as the DEXA test which is often recommended if the results of screening procedures indicate that further testing is warranted. The test can be repeated to evaluate the results of medication, estrogen-replacement therapy or other forms of treatment. |
0 |
| Bone Scans |
LF-4800.1250 |
Programs in which a radioactive substance is intravenously injected to allow for the imaging of bone tissue with a scintillation camera as a means of detecting the presence of cancer, arthritis, fractures or other abnormalities. Radioactive gallium, which seeks out inflammatory tissue, may be used in testing for hidden bone infections. A uniform concentration or uptake of the radioactive material is normal; a high concentration in specific areas is indicative of abnormalities. |
0 |
| Bonsai Societies |
PS-8200.3000-100 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in bonsai, often through the medium of a club or a society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Bonsai is the art of dwarfing trees or plants and developing them into an aesthetically appealing shape by growing, pruning and training them in containers according to prescribed techniques. Activities may include field trips which enable participants to view different types of bonsai creations; slide shows or other presentations that provide information about developing bonsai creations; and opportunities for members to share their own experiences with growing bonsai and/or participate in bonsai-related competitions. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Book Collector Clubs |
PS-8200.1400-100 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in collecting books of any type, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include sharing of information about books, methods for identifying different editions, criteria for value and current prices, and opportunities for members to make further acquisitions for their collections. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Book Distribution Programs |
TA-3000.0750 |
Programs that make books available to people who want and/or need them, either at a discount or no charge. Included are book exchange programs that allow people to swap books they have read for new ones; programs that provide books for children and/or young adults as a means of encouraging their interest in reading, often working in cooperation with local schools and libraries; and book giveaways or low cost book sales that target other populations. |
0 |
| Book Downloads |
TJ-4500.0750 |
A service (often offered by public libraries) that permits authorized users to electronically download the contents of books in either text or audio format to a computer, personal media player, or other electronic device on which the item may then be read or listened to. The downloaded material is generally accompanied by digital rights management mechanisms which restrict the user's ability to copy the downloaded item to other devices or print the text, or which render the downloaded item unusable after a specified period of time. |
0 |
| Book Fairs |
TA-3000.0800 |
Organizations that sponsor events during which books are displayed and sold. Book fairs may feature antiquarian books, first editions in a particular field, books soon to be published or reading copies of hardcover and paperback titles. |
0 |
| Book Loan |
TJ-4500.1000 |
Libraries that maintain collections of fiction and nonfiction reading materials that can be checked out by community residents who have library privileges. |
0 |
| Book Publishing/Distribution |
TJ-5500.1000 |
Organizations such as university presses that produce and/or disseminate in printed or electronic format, literature and other fiction; biographies; academic books and monographs; textbooks; technical works in the areas of education, law, science, medicine and other related fields; reference materials; government reports and other documents; consumer materials; musical scores; art and other similar works. |
0 |
| Book Readings |
TA-3000.0900 |
Programs that sponsor public events at which authors recite from their works before an audience. |
0 |
| Book Signings |
TA-3000.1000 |
Organizations, usually bookstores or libraries, that invite an author to make an appearance and sign copies of his or her book purchased on the premises or brought in by patrons. |
0 |
| Book/Magazine Donation Programs |
TI-1800.4500-100 |
Programs that accept new or used books, magazines and other reading materials and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to libraries, schools and other community agencies for their own use or for distribution to people they serve. |
0 |
| Book/Magazine Editors |
YO-4950.1800-100 |
Individuals who plan the contents of books, technical journals, trade magazines and other general interest publications. Editors decide what material will appeal to readers, review and edit drafts of books and articles, offer comments to improve the work and suggest possible titles. In addition, they may oversee the production of the publications. |
0 |
| Bookbinding Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-080 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in the art of bookbinding. Classes usually include instruction in case binding, pamphlet binding, book repair and restoration, and the cleaning and mending of paper; and may cover making boxes, portfolios and fine leather bindings as well as gold tooling and other methods of decoration. |
0 |
| Bookkeeping Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.2000-100 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who have the requisite knowledge of bookkeeping principles and are willing to compile and keep financial records and prepare financial reports (or assist a paid bookkeeper in so doing) on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerks |
YO-1500.1000 |
Individuals who update and maintain one or more accounting records including those that tabulate expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss. In small establishments, bookkeeping clerks handle all financial transactions and recordkeeping. They record all transactions, post debits and credits, produce financial statements and prepare reports and summaries for supervisors and managers. They also prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks or other forms of payment to the bank; and may handle payroll, make purchases, prepare invoices and keep track of overdue accounts. In large offices and accounting departments, accounting clerks have more specialized tasks which vary according to their level of experience. |
0 |
| Bookmobiles |
TJ-4500.1200 |
Large motor vehicles especially equipped to carry books and other library materials that travel to communities which do not have immediate access to a nearby library. |
0 |
| Boomerang |
PL-7000.1750 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn to throw the boomerang and to participate in any of a wide number of games and competitions involving time, accuracy and distance. |
0 |
| Booted Vehicle Information |
FT-9100.1000 |
Programs that provide telephone or website information for individuals whose cars or other vehicles have been locked into place using the Denver "boot" (a vise that is clamped on the left front wheel of vehicles) or a similar device regarding the steps they need to take to obtain the release of their automobiles. Vehicles are "booted" when parking enforcement personnel discover that the individual has more than a specified number of unpaid parking tickets. |
0 |
| Border Patrol/Inspections |
FL-0700 |
The federal agency that is responsible for enforcing and administering immigration and nationality laws by inspecting all persons seeking admission to or transiting through international borders at air, land and sea ports-of-entry; and by patrolling the borders to prevent smuggling and illegal entry of undocumented persons into the country. Border management is the responsibility of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In most areas across the Canada-US border, Integrated Border Enforcement Teams have been established in order to share information and conduct joint operations. |
4 |
| Borderline Personalities |
YF-5000.5400-100 |
A personality disorder that is characterized by instabilities in a variety of areas including interpersonal behavior, mood and self-image which substantially impair the individual's personal, social or occupational functioning. The person's interpersonal relations are often intense and unstable with marked shifts of attitude over time; the person's mood is often unstable with rapid shifts from a normal mood to a dysphoric mood or with inappropriate, intense anger or lack of control of anger; the person's self-image, gender identity and/or long-term goals and values may be uncertain often indicating a profound identity disturbance; and the person may have problems tolerating being alone and chronic feelings of emptiness or boredom. |
0 |
| Born Again Christian Community |
YR-1500.1150 |
Christians who have made a renewed or reconfirmed commitment of faith, especially after an intense religious experience. |
0 |
| Bosnian Community |
YH-1800.1030 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina or who identify themselves as part of the Bosnian community. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in southeast Europe. The official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. |
0 |