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Sunday, 27 June 2010 13:33

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James Hunter, soldier killed in Afghanistan, remembered at Firelands High School service
UPDATED: More than 300 people filled the Firelands High School gymnasium in Oberlin on Friday in a memorial service for Army Staff Sgt. James Hunter, 25, of Birmingham.

In yet another illustration of the U.S. army leading the private world straight into a much healthier and less fossil fuel reliant future, the U.S. Military Corps of Engineers is aiming to qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold accreditation for the new energy efficient office building at Fort Belvoir in Virginia.

The complex was at first designed to meet a smaller standard but the Department of Defense has developed a strategy of going beyond minimal compliance with environmental restrictions, to be able to promote more ambitious action regarding environmental security by the public sector particularly in regard to climate change.

USACE Commanding General Lt. Gen. Robert Van Antwerp not too long ago blogged regarding the Corps's sustainability policy with a quote from one of his predecessors: "Environmental integrity and beliefs should be more than an overlay. They must be described as a bone-deep portion of our method of conducting business." Van Antwerp has also observed that climate change is actually "a very true issue that could have extremely real outcomes worldwide." That does not give a lot of wiggle room for supporting our troops inside the drill baby drill ethos but then again, that's the whole purpose.

The Actual Durability Link from Military to Civilian

In part, the new structure will serve as a highlight for new power and water preservation plans that benefit the bottom line and could be used by companies, industry, and institutions such as research institutes and medical care facilities. One showcase is a visitor center which will have a power efficient green roof literally covered with greenery to supply insulation and relieve the "heat island" effect. Eco-friendly rooftops have become commonplace at government properties such as military bases and also prisons, but they have yet to make significant inroads somewhere else within the U.S. Having a similar goal in sight, the armed service is additionally demonstrating energy efficient microgrid as well as solar power technology at two other bases in California as well as Hawaii.

Durability for Everyone

The brand new complex will make use of roughly thirty % less electricity than conventional structures, and about half the water. Even though some cost savings results from new construction techniques, materials and technology, others derive from good sense answers that could easily be adopted as retrofits on existing structures and grounds. For example, there is no need for outdoor irrigation, because the landscaping design makes use just of drought resistant native crops. Low-flow plumbing fittings and high efficiency lights are used all over, and the use of natural daylight is maximized simply by putting in cubicles with lower walls, which furthermore helps air to circulate more efficiently.

Sustainability and Alternative Transport

The new complex will likewise test the capability of city planners to pull more people out of their own cars and straight into mass transportation plus other choices. The building was created to satisfy suggestion #133 of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission, and when completed in 2011 it'll shift a large number of new office workers into Alexandria, a location which by now struggles with high over-crowding.

If you truly care about your future, be eco friendly. We could do this by using eco friendly products and engaging in environment friendly activities. We only have one world to live in so let's stand up for it!

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Sunday, 27 June 2010 04:32

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Knife Engraved

Sunday, 27 June 2010 04:04

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World-traveling students take in sights of Switzerland; Italy next
By GLENDA CAUDLE Special Features Editor Only a few fathers can claim to have received a Swiss Army knife for Father’s Day. A knife engraved with their name. In Switzerland.

Many manufacturers offer a large variety of engraved or personalised pens, featuring a number of different characters, which are always admired by everyone. These items offer many advantages as compared to many other brands. They are available at reasonable prices, are user friendly and made up of recyclable materials. Some pens are also crafted by expert artists, and are a unique way to promote your business quite effectively. They provide many opportunities to keep your business name or logo visible and at the forefront of people's mind, that will always get you noticed, everywhere. You can get them customised or personalised with your different designs, according to the needs of your target audience and your company's requirements.

1. Many products including engraved and personalised pens can make a perfect gift for your business associate or a loved one. They can be printed to your exact requirements and are the perfect marketing instrument for use at tradeshows, schools, offices etc. There are some exquisitely packaged handmade pen sets, which make a unique gift, restoring elegant handwriting and also make for a great souvenir or gift for your family home, relatives, colleagues or friends.

2. You can search and choose quickly from the range you are looking for by price, colour, model etc and find out other important details regarding artwork and design, special offers, eco-friendly projects and products and much more on the internet. Your corporate colours can be accurately matched to your specification at no extra cost.

3. Engraved and personalised pens are manufactured to the stringent quality and make fantastic gifts, ideal for weddings, birthdays or any special occasion. These items are made from the fully recyclable, cadmium and lead free materials so that the impact on the environment is minimal.

4. In some cases, however the colour and texture of the pen might influence the printed colour, so always order a proof sample if you are in doubt, especially on dark bodied pens. These pens can be designed quite attractively by combining different trendy and creative designs.

5. Some pens are fashioned by skilled and experienced artists and craftsmen, featuring ergonomic grips for more comfortable writing. They contain liquid inks and so it is recommended that they should be stored in a cool dry atmosphere for maximum longevity.

Promotional or personalised pens are great for marketing as well as equally suitable as fine writing instruments printed specifically for special awards or presentational occasions. Whether you are attending an exhibition or you need items to be used as brand-awareness giveaways or are about to launch a new product into the market, a wide selection of quality pens, pencils and other branded writing instruments can fulfill all your marketing demands quite cheaply. They would allow a great way of advertising your company name as well as your products and something, which your customers would use on a regular basis and still be advertising your company for a long time. These pens may even provide increased business flexibility, identity development and competitive edge, leading the way for taking your brand upfront in a professional manner.

For more information on personalised pens visit Promotional-Merchandise.org.uk. Here you will find more articles and tips on marketing items as well as a Quick Quotes form where you can conveniently submit your request in one form and get responses from multiple suppliers so that you can find the best price and promotional items for your marketing needs.

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South American

Saturday, 26 June 2010 23:11

Any idea where can I get a ww2 German helmet in Serbia?

It is the only thing that is really missing in my collection of military antiquities...

Mozda mozes da pitas nekog ko je ucestvovao u IIsv. ratu, ili potomka nekog... Ja ne poznajem nikog og kog bih mogla da ti to trazim... pitaj, raspitaj se I can't translate thins into English, it's too stressful

South Koreans bow out with heads high
South Korea take their leave of the World Cup with their heads held high after pushing Uruguay hard in Saturday's last 16 defeat, the South American team's coach said.

South American Educators Meet to Redefine Their Sociopolitical Role

South American Educators Meet to Redefine Their SocioPolitical Role

Soon, teachers and educators across Latin America and Spain will be attending the Fifth Ibero-American Conference of Teachers, Educators and Researchers ((Quinto Encuentro IberoAmericano de Colectivas y Redes de Maestros que Hacen Investigacion e Innovacion Desde Su Escuela y Comunidad). One of their objectives is to make teachers and educators authors of and protagonists for the emancipation of the educational process. The hope is that teachers can expand their influence beyond the limits of their school rooms; that they can mobilize and organize to the extent that a pedagogy of emancipation can spread beyond school walls and influence the socio-educational and political realms.

Participating in this year's event will be representatives from Argentina, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, and Brasil. Representatives and teachers from Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador and Nicaragua are also expected to attend and participate. The Venezuelan chapter will host the event this year. Its National Coordinator is Professor Mirna Sojo Sojo. She will be assisted by Maritza Lopez, Arturo Perez and a host of other dedicated and forward thinking educators.

While discussing the conference with Professor Sojo and when perusing the informational materials that have been distributed, the theme of emancipating the educational process is a recurring one. But emancipating it from what, some might ask? Could the answer be status quo governments? Many in the United States are convinced that the educational process is not geared toward developing people but controlling them and preparing them to perform tasks that serve the interests of government and big business. Apparently this train of thought is prevalent in other countries as well. Could it be that progressive educators in the United States can look to educators in South America for a measure of guidance?

The aims of the conference include deepening the interchange of experiences among teachers from the participating countries, strengthening the learning experience and teaching techniques, recognizing the teaching experiences that promote forms of organization, articulating proposals that perpetuate the production and sharing of knowledge between teachers and communities, recognizing the educational experiences that spring from the communities and empowering the conference's mobilization movement within the participating countries.

The central themes that will be covered during the conference are various but interrelated. They include:

(1) Exploration of what goes into making a teacher or educator. Taken into consideration are the teacher's personal, practical and preparatory experiences, and how they influence his or her ability to relate to and interact with those who are being taught;

(2) Exploration of practical and innovative teaching methods. The construction and development of curricula take front stage during this segment;

(3) Exploration of political projects that focus on what actions teachers can take to emancipate the formal educational process. How can teachers harness their power so that formal education is made more responsive to the needs of individuals within a community as opposed to the needs of governments and corporations? What can teachers do to facilitate the incorporation of multiculturalism, ethnic experiences, multiple languages and other such factors that tend to be neglected or trivialized by status quo educators and administrators;

(4) Exploration of emerging educational techniques and experiences; and

(5) Exploration of scientific and occupational initiatives.

The conference, which is held every two years, will begin on July 13, 2008 and continue until July 20. The organizers have separated Venezuela into fifty expeditionary school district routes. For the first four days, each participant will stay in one of these districts. Each district will accommodate between 15 and 25 participants, who will be able to meet with teachers and members of the community, interchange ideas and objectives and discover how to make community objectives a more integral part of the education process. Participants from other countries will thereby have the opportunity to actually experience what teachers and community members experience and emancipate the educational process by augmenting the role and relevance of community priorities. Attendees will spend the final three days in or near Caracas, attending workshops and meetings that bring most of the participants together.

In the words of Professor Sojo, “As a consequence of this conference, we want to produce a document that makes a strong case for an educational alternative free of neoliberal and capitalist influences. A high quality, free education that is beneficial to our communities can be provided.”

The Fifth Ibero-American Conference of Teachers and Researchers is open to participation by non Spanish speaking educators, and translators are in place to accommodate them. For more information google keyword redcires.

About the Author

Mba Mbulu is an independent educator specializing in the politics of history, particularly as it relates to people of African descent throughout the world. He is the founder of Aset University, author of several books and creator of an alternative education curriculum. He can be contacted at mmbulu@asetbooks.com
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Thursday, 24 June 2010 05:58

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World War II Museum features animals of war
NEW ORLEANS - Smoky the Yorkshire terrier, Lady Astor the pigeon and a host of horses and mules whose individual...

An Interesting Look At The History of The Recruitment Industry

Recruiting began with the military and dates all the way back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The birth of the modern recruiting industry, however, did not take place until the 1940's as a result of WWII. Employment agencies began to advertise for workers who were not obligated to military service in an effort to fill the void in the workplace left by those who were called to duty. The end of the war led to an influx of workers returning from the army, many with new skills that could be applied to the blossoming technology field. Headhunting companies became popular as a response to the growing workforce. Headhunting agencies worked in service of those seeking employment until the strong economy of the 1970s led to a shift from working for the employee to working for the employer. Enjoying a period of relative prosperity and growth, large corporations began outsourcing their hiring efforts to recruiting companies. Because of IRS employment taxes, recruiters only made placements for full time, executive positions.

The headhunting industry continued to operate in this way until labor laws began to change and the line between employee and independent contractors was blurred. In 1986, Congress eliminated safe harbor for certain technical workers, thus affecting the way engineers, drafters, system analysts, designers, computer programmers and other professionals in similar lines of work were classified. The Revenue Act of 1978 had previously permitted employers to appeal reclassification of an employee if the industry had categorized certain types of workers as independent contractors in the past. However, this was changed by the 1986 amendment by preventing employers from appealing reclassification if the employee had been placed by a third party agency.

In response, corporations simply began doing what the IRS had accused them of failing to accomplish in the first place. Large companies began reclassifying all their employees, shifting their status from 10-99s to W-2s. As web and technology based businesses began to blossom with the Internet boom in the 1990's, the path had been cleared for recruiters to place programmers, system analysts, designers, drafters, computer programmers and engineers as well as senior and executive level positions for the hundred of new and thriving companies.

In the 90's, headhunting had begun to spring into new forms and took on a variety of trendy names and specialized strategies such as "synthesized" recruiting, "broadband" staffing, "converged" recruitment strategies as well as something that became known as MARS, or "Multi-disciplinary Advanced Rapid Staffing." At the peak of the Internet boom, companies were desperate for staffing solutions that would help meet the demands of the swelling economy and the seemingly endless supply of wealth.

Unfortunately, the economic downturn has been hard on the recruiting industry. Not only are unemployment rates high, but those companies who are hiring usually make an effort to save money by doing their own staffing and human resource management. One can predict, however, that when the economy begins to get back on its feet, the recruiting business will be in high demand once again.

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