Articles related to "Landmines"
Injuries Caused By Landmines
Modern war devastates civilian populations, even generations after the end of the primary conflict. Landmines and unexploded bombs cause crippling injuries and death.
un • landmines • mines • cluster bombs • afghanistan
Modern war devastates civilian populations, even generations after the end of the primary conflict. Landmines and unexploded bombs cause crippling injuries and death.
un • landmines • mines • cluster bombs • afghanistan
The Bomb Squad
A new study is using bees to detect landmines.
landmines • land-mines • detection • honey bee • africanized bee
A new study is using bees to detect landmines.
landmines • land-mines • detection • honey bee • africanized bee
UN:20,000 Dead Annually from Mines
Despite the best efforts of various United Nations (UN) agencies, landmines continue to kill almost 20,000 people each year.
april 4 • landmines • united nations • mine awareness • un demining efforts
Despite the best efforts of various United Nations (UN) agencies, landmines continue to kill almost 20,000 people each year.
april 4 • landmines • united nations • mine awareness • un demining efforts
Army Looking For New Use For Honeybees
The U.S. Army is looking at honeybees as a way to help protect soldiers by detecting unexploded landmines.
bees • honeybees • honey • landmines • uses
The U.S. Army is looking at honeybees as a way to help protect soldiers by detecting unexploded landmines.
bees • honeybees • honey • landmines • uses
Stop Cluster Bombs
The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.
stop cluster bombs • cluster bombs and landmines • the oslo conference • mines action canada • ottawa treaty
The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.
stop cluster bombs • cluster bombs and landmines • the oslo conference • mines action canada • ottawa treaty
Author Loung Ung
Loung Ung has dedicated her life to promoting equality, human rights, and justice in her native land and worldwide. She is an activist, philanthropist and global leader.
loung ung • first they killed my father • lucky child • international campaign to ban landmines • cambodian genocide activist & author
Loung Ung has dedicated her life to promoting equality, human rights, and justice in her native land and worldwide. She is an activist, philanthropist and global leader.
loung ung • first they killed my father • lucky child • international campaign to ban landmines • cambodian genocide activist & author
How Leaders Are Made Not Born in America
In an exclusive interview with Suite101, Ung shares her lessons gathered from a lifetime of experiences on how leaders are made and not born in America.
leaders are made not born • loung ung • first they killed my father • lucky child • international campaign to ban landmines
In an exclusive interview with Suite101, Ung shares her lessons gathered from a lifetime of experiences on how leaders are made and not born in America.
leaders are made not born • loung ung • first they killed my father • lucky child • international campaign to ban landmines
Two Towns Worth Visiting in Cambodia
Cambodia has many towns worth visiting and away from the Siem Reap and Phonm Penh urban areas there are beautiful beaches, deserted islands, mountains and waterefalls.
cambodian towns worth visiting • kampot in kampot • cambodia • battambang cambodia • tonle sap lake cambodia
Cambodia has many towns worth visiting and away from the Siem Reap and Phonm Penh urban areas there are beautiful beaches, deserted islands, mountains and waterefalls.
cambodian towns worth visiting • kampot in kampot • cambodia • battambang cambodia • tonle sap lake cambodia
Vietnamese Traditional Silk Embroidery
Often staffed by young victims injured by landmines, traditional Vietnamese silk embroidery gives a fortunate few a chance to learn a trade and gain independence.
vietnamese tradition silk embroidery • government workshops in hanoi • hoi an dalat and hue • children injured in landmines • silk embroidered pictures of flamingoes and fishin
Often staffed by young victims injured by landmines, traditional Vietnamese silk embroidery gives a fortunate few a chance to learn a trade and gain independence.
vietnamese tradition silk embroidery • government workshops in hanoi • hoi an dalat and hue • children injured in landmines • silk embroidered pictures of flamingoes and fishin
Consequences of War on Medicine and Health Care
Moral dilemmas, inadequate training, resources & knowledge to provide care in an area of war and conflict are some of the concerns and risks to medical relief workers.
war • medicine • humanitarian workers • military doctors • world health organization
Moral dilemmas, inadequate training, resources & knowledge to provide care in an area of war and conflict are some of the concerns and risks to medical relief workers.
war • medicine • humanitarian workers • military doctors • world health organization
The Sleeping Mammoth is Awakened and the Glass Cage is Broken
America, the sleeping mammoth, is awakened and its glass cage is broken on September 11, 2001. That Day of Infamy, when four American commercial planes were hijacked and used by suicide bomber terrorists to destroy The Twin Towers of N.Y. World Trade Center and The Pentagon, has been engraved permanently in the minds of all Americans. What impact does it make to us all? How should we approach the future, then?
day of infamy • wtc • attack • america • usa
America, the sleeping mammoth, is awakened and its glass cage is broken on September 11, 2001. That Day of Infamy, when four American commercial planes were hijacked and used by suicide bomber terrorists to destroy The Twin Towers of N.Y. World Trade Center and The Pentagon, has been engraved permanently in the minds of all Americans. What impact does it make to us all? How should we approach the future, then?
day of infamy • wtc • attack • america • usa
Dog Urine Problems
Dogs and lawns have a love-hate relationship. In this article I share some ideas and suggestions that I have received on how to deal with the problem of your dog urinating on your lawn.
lawn • dog • urine • improvement • yard
Dogs and lawns have a love-hate relationship. In this article I share some ideas and suggestions that I have received on how to deal with the problem of your dog urinating on your lawn.
lawn • dog • urine • improvement • yard
Kony and LRA Committed to Peace
The Lord's Resistance Army and the government of Uganda have reached an agreement that may finally bring an end to one of the world's most forgotten crises
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • insurgency • truce
The Lord's Resistance Army and the government of Uganda have reached an agreement that may finally bring an end to one of the world's most forgotten crises
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • insurgency • truce
Auf Wiedersehen!?!
Great changes are afoot here at Suite101 and it is quite possible that this is my last article for this topic. I didn’t just want to fade away into the night without doing the topic and you, my kind readers, some justice. Additionally, I wanted to thank Suite101 for providing the forum and opportunity to connect with so many like-minded individuals and interact with quite a few expatriates and “transplants” from the shores of the Rhine River!
german interest • changes • last article • thank suite101 • forum
Great changes are afoot here at Suite101 and it is quite possible that this is my last article for this topic. I didn’t just want to fade away into the night without doing the topic and you, my kind readers, some justice. Additionally, I wanted to thank Suite101 for providing the forum and opportunity to connect with so many like-minded individuals and interact with quite a few expatriates and “transplants” from the shores of the Rhine River!
german interest • changes • last article • thank suite101 • forum
Cult Film Review – "Escape from New York" (1981)
John Carpenter's dark vision oozes from nearly every frame of this gritty original.
escape from new york • john carpenter • snake plissken • kurt russell • adrienne barbeau
John Carpenter's dark vision oozes from nearly every frame of this gritty original.
escape from new york • john carpenter • snake plissken • kurt russell • adrienne barbeau
Humberstone, Chile
Humberstone, Chile was one of the original nitrate towns during the nitrate boom of the late 1800's and early 1900's, now it's a spooky ghost town on the UNESCO list.
humberstone chile • humberston • iquique chile • iquique • ghost towns in the chilean desert
Humberstone, Chile was one of the original nitrate towns during the nitrate boom of the late 1800's and early 1900's, now it's a spooky ghost town on the UNESCO list.
humberstone chile • humberston • iquique chile • iquique • ghost towns in the chilean desert
SLUM VILLAGE/Fantastic, Vol. 2
this summer we were particularly blessed with a triple set of professionals who ingest this soul and not play themselves out like rock-n-roll. take SLUM VILLAGE for example.
detroit hip hop • detroit • hip hop • slum village • j-toth
this summer we were particularly blessed with a triple set of professionals who ingest this soul and not play themselves out like rock-n-roll. take SLUM VILLAGE for example.
detroit hip hop • detroit • hip hop • slum village • j-toth
The Algerian War
This article describes the eight-year war between Algeria and France that led to Algeria's independence.
algeria • independence • french colonialism • de gaulle • arabic
This article describes the eight-year war between Algeria and France that led to Algeria's independence.
algeria • independence • french colonialism • de gaulle • arabic
The Environmental Legacy of the Persian Gulf War
Examine some of the lasting effects of the Persian Gulf War. The Persian Gulf War caused tremendous and widespread damage to the landscape of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait with longterm consequences.
earth day • environment • politics • poison • oilspills
Examine some of the lasting effects of the Persian Gulf War. The Persian Gulf War caused tremendous and widespread damage to the landscape of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait with longterm consequences.
earth day • environment • politics • poison • oilspills
Where to Find Peace Day Lesson Plans
On September 21, the world celebrates International Peace Day, a UN holiday for individuals, communities, nations and governments to highlight efforts to promote peace.
international day peace activities • peace day lesson plans • international day peace events • nuclear disarmament • nonproliferation
On September 21, the world celebrates International Peace Day, a UN holiday for individuals, communities, nations and governments to highlight efforts to promote peace.
international day peace activities • peace day lesson plans • international day peace events • nuclear disarmament • nonproliferation
Access Custom Applications from The BlackBerry
Mobile Data System - Integration Services (MDS-IS) is an affordable way to extend custom applications to the BlackBerry smartphone. To learn more, read on!
blackberry • the blackberry solution • mobile application • mobilize application • bes
Mobile Data System - Integration Services (MDS-IS) is an affordable way to extend custom applications to the BlackBerry smartphone. To learn more, read on!
blackberry • the blackberry solution • mobile application • mobilize application • bes
CAMBODIA - A Dance of Danger & Beauty
Beautiful landscapes amidst a cloak of dangerous suroundings - Cambodia proves to be a intriguing spot for those willing to endure unsettling feelings.
cambodia • angkor • wat • siem • reap
Beautiful landscapes amidst a cloak of dangerous suroundings - Cambodia proves to be a intriguing spot for those willing to endure unsettling feelings.
cambodia • angkor • wat • siem • reap
Canada Invades Illinois! (Ok, just the geese)
What happens when good geese go bad?
canada geese • geese • birds • animals • wildlife
What happens when good geese go bad?
canada geese • geese • birds • animals • wildlife
Canada's Foreign Policy Gets a Harder Edge
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.
canadian foreign policy • stephen harper • conservative ideology • responsibility to protect • foreign service politically influenced
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.
canadian foreign policy • stephen harper • conservative ideology • responsibility to protect • foreign service politically influenced
Cyber Safety Tips for Teens
Cyber Safety and Teens talked about some of the inherent problems that exist online for teens. Here are some ways you can help kids stay safe and respectful online.
teens • internet • cyber safety • email • chatroom
Cyber Safety and Teens talked about some of the inherent problems that exist online for teens. Here are some ways you can help kids stay safe and respectful online.
teens • internet • cyber safety • email • chatroom
Disease Epidemic Health Concerns in Afghanistan
The status of health care in Afghanistan has been decimated by decades of war. Disease epidemics are common, including outbreaks of polio. Infant mortality is also high.
afghanistan • typhoid • polio • diseases in afghanistan • epidemics
The status of health care in Afghanistan has been decimated by decades of war. Disease epidemics are common, including outbreaks of polio. Infant mortality is also high.
afghanistan • typhoid • polio • diseases in afghanistan • epidemics
How to Give Meaningful Gifts
We can make a difference, one gift at a time. Choose a cause that your family cares about, whether it's global warming or disaster relief. Even $1 can make a difference.
how to give a meaningful gift • gifts that change the world • world vision • how to make a difference in the world • choose a cause
We can make a difference, one gift at a time. Choose a cause that your family cares about, whether it's global warming or disaster relief. Even $1 can make a difference.
how to give a meaningful gift • gifts that change the world • world vision • how to make a difference in the world • choose a cause
More Dangerous Countries for Tourists
Planning to take a vacation in 2009? International travellers should stay up to date with the latest travel advisories and warnings.
more dangerous countries for tourists • nations in which visitors will find danger • latest travel advisories and warnings • the u.s. state department • foreign commonwealth office
Planning to take a vacation in 2009? International travellers should stay up to date with the latest travel advisories and warnings.
more dangerous countries for tourists • nations in which visitors will find danger • latest travel advisories and warnings • the u.s. state department • foreign commonwealth office
Paul McCartney Joins PETA Campaign
Celebrities, including former Beatles frontman Paul McCartney, will support a new PETA campaign for vegetarianism with video and print ads.
paul mccartney • famous activists • peta • vegetarian • animal rights
Celebrities, including former Beatles frontman Paul McCartney, will support a new PETA campaign for vegetarianism with video and print ads.
paul mccartney • famous activists • peta • vegetarian • animal rights
Reprise (2006) Movie Review
Co-written and directed by Joachim Trier, Reprise is an insightful film about the writer's life, and the compromises an artist makes for love and friendship.
reprise • review • literate • moving norwegian film • joachim trier
Co-written and directed by Joachim Trier, Reprise is an insightful film about the writer's life, and the compromises an artist makes for love and friendship.
reprise • review • literate • moving norwegian film • joachim trier
Sodium Content of Favorite Fast Foods
Be aware of the sodium content of best-loved fast foods to make informed choices. Plan a day's salt intake by learning what to avoid and what is safe to eat.
sodium content of fast foods • salt content of fast foods • mcdonald's sodium content • burger king sodium content • wendy's sodium content
Be aware of the sodium content of best-loved fast foods to make informed choices. Plan a day's salt intake by learning what to avoid and what is safe to eat.
sodium content of fast foods • salt content of fast foods • mcdonald's sodium content • burger king sodium content • wendy's sodium content
Thai Indigenous Dispossession
Officials plan to use Thai villages for a development project, displacing over 80 000 indigenous people.
thai indigenous • burma indigenous • burmese indigenous • asian indigenous • karenni
Officials plan to use Thai villages for a development project, displacing over 80 000 indigenous people.
thai indigenous • burma indigenous • burmese indigenous • asian indigenous • karenni
Two Gallants: Review
4/5: Two Gallants employ stylized imagery from the past to produce a powerful commentary on the present in their unconventional new album, What the Toll Tells.
two gallants • what the toll tells • music • album • review
4/5: Two Gallants employ stylized imagery from the past to produce a powerful commentary on the present in their unconventional new album, What the Toll Tells.
two gallants • what the toll tells • music • album • review
Utah Beach, France
The Allied Forces' D-Day landings in France in June 1944 took place on a scale which is almost impossible to imagine.
normandy beaches • utah beach • d-day landings • normandy d-day • normandy invasion
The Allied Forces' D-Day landings in France in June 1944 took place on a scale which is almost impossible to imagine.
normandy beaches • utah beach • d-day landings • normandy d-day • normandy invasion
Visiting Cambodia - Beyond Angkor Wat
Many travellers to Cambodia only see the sites of Angkor. But there is much more of note in Cambodia. Here are some suggestions.
cambodia • angkor wat • siem riep • phnom penh • battambang
Many travellers to Cambodia only see the sites of Angkor. But there is much more of note in Cambodia. Here are some suggestions.
cambodia • angkor wat • siem riep • phnom penh • battambang
Clicker Training Your Pet
Clicker training encourages positive pet behavior through positive reinforcement. You'll be impressed at how happy your pet is to perform for you!
clicker training • pet training • dog training • cat training • pet commands
Clicker training encourages positive pet behavior through positive reinforcement. You'll be impressed at how happy your pet is to perform for you!
clicker training • pet training • dog training • cat training • pet commands
Dowsing and the Pendulum Phenomena
It's used to measure the rotation of the earth and to keep the grandfather clock in the hall going, but did you know that the pendulum can also be used to divine water, find lost objects and foretell the future?
dowsing • dowsers • divining • water witching • doodlebugging
It's used to measure the rotation of the earth and to keep the grandfather clock in the hall going, but did you know that the pendulum can also be used to divine water, find lost objects and foretell the future?
dowsing • dowsers • divining • water witching • doodlebugging
Enjoying the Hunting and Gathering
Food shopping in Paris is as special as the French cuisine itself. It takes time, and is something to be savoured, not rushed through. Heather slows down for a moment to share her favorite shopping tips with you.
france • french • paris • shopping • food
Food shopping in Paris is as special as the French cuisine itself. It takes time, and is something to be savoured, not rushed through. Heather slows down for a moment to share her favorite shopping tips with you.
france • french • paris • shopping • food
From The “Who Knew” Files ... Idiosyncrasies Of German Table Manners
So...you are traveling through Germany, and while you are in Bonn, you visit your Aunt Hilda. In your honor, she invites ten of her closest friends, as well as a few acquaintances, and promises a wonderful lunch. You, barely able to make yourself understood, suddenly remember that the field of German interpersonal etiquette and table manners is strewn with landmines and booby-traps...
table manners • german • meal • toast • besteck
So...you are traveling through Germany, and while you are in Bonn, you visit your Aunt Hilda. In your honor, she invites ten of her closest friends, as well as a few acquaintances, and promises a wonderful lunch. You, barely able to make yourself understood, suddenly remember that the field of German interpersonal etiquette and table manners is strewn with landmines and booby-traps...
table manners • german • meal • toast • besteck
Heather McCartney Tearful on TV
A visibly shaken Heather Mills McCartney has spoken out during a TV chat that included surprising words about Paul and a campaign for truthful journalism.
heather mills mccartney • ex-beatle • estranged wife • tearful interview • visibly shaken
A visibly shaken Heather Mills McCartney has spoken out during a TV chat that included surprising words about Paul and a campaign for truthful journalism.
heather mills mccartney • ex-beatle • estranged wife • tearful interview • visibly shaken
Holidays are for children too
Holiday time is upon us. In order for the holidays to be as enjoyable for children as they are for us, here are some tips to keep in mind.
holidays • gift-giving • children • parents • toys
Holiday time is upon us. In order for the holidays to be as enjoyable for children as they are for us, here are some tips to keep in mind.
holidays • gift-giving • children • parents • toys
Kuniyoshi Exhibition Catalogue – Book Review
This book explores Kuniyoshi's career by looking at his varied subject matter from Chinese hero warriors of The Water Margin to portrayals of beautiful women.
japanese art • japanese woodblock prints • japanese art prints • the water margin • ando hiroshige
This book explores Kuniyoshi's career by looking at his varied subject matter from Chinese hero warriors of The Water Margin to portrayals of beautiful women.
japanese art • japanese woodblock prints • japanese art prints • the water margin • ando hiroshige
Mozambique – Holiday Paradise
Romantic island getaways in luxury resorts, camping on the beach under palm trees, self-catering chalets for family holidays - Mozambique has it all - a Holiday Paradise.
mozambique africa • holiday paradise • safari fishing vacation diving • islands beach camping backpackers • inhambane bay
Romantic island getaways in luxury resorts, camping on the beach under palm trees, self-catering chalets for family holidays - Mozambique has it all - a Holiday Paradise.
mozambique africa • holiday paradise • safari fishing vacation diving • islands beach camping backpackers • inhambane bay
Nature Boy
I wanted to share nature with my little boy - am I nuts???
humor • wildlife • nature • children
I wanted to share nature with my little boy - am I nuts???
humor • wildlife • nature • children
Tips for a Healthy Holiday in Cambodia
Cambodia still has a reputation for being a slightly edgy destination, but the truth is, minor medical problems are the most likely cause of disasters during a holiday.
travel health tips • holiday in cambodia • dengue and malaria • medical problems for southeast asian travelers • heatstroke symptoms
Cambodia still has a reputation for being a slightly edgy destination, but the truth is, minor medical problems are the most likely cause of disasters during a holiday.
travel health tips • holiday in cambodia • dengue and malaria • medical problems for southeast asian travelers • heatstroke symptoms
A Refreshing Face on the Naughty Gossip Girl
Why was Hilary Duff's recent appearance on Gossip Girl so refreshing? She has managed to corral her self-image and not find herself in the tabloids every week.
hilary duff • lindsay lohan • paris hilton • miley cyrus • hannah montana
Why was Hilary Duff's recent appearance on Gossip Girl so refreshing? She has managed to corral her self-image and not find herself in the tabloids every week.
hilary duff • lindsay lohan • paris hilton • miley cyrus • hannah montana
Bah, Bah, Black Sheep
Every time I'm around my family, I feel like the odd one out. This holiday season, I learned it ain't necessarily so.
relationships • family • diffrences • lesbian • gay
Every time I'm around my family, I feel like the odd one out. This holiday season, I learned it ain't necessarily so.
relationships • family • diffrences • lesbian • gay
Choice Cuts: May 2004
MUSIC REVIEWS! Featuring Jen Gloeckner, Federico Aubele, Crystal Brandt, Hanoi Rocks and The Lift.
music review • cd review • new music • mp3 • hanoi rocks
MUSIC REVIEWS! Featuring Jen Gloeckner, Federico Aubele, Crystal Brandt, Hanoi Rocks and The Lift.
music review • cd review • new music • mp3 • hanoi rocks
The G8 Summit: A Win-win for Police and Protestors
Both police and activists come up with winning strategies during the 2002 G8 Summit, held June 26 – 27 in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country.
g8 summit protests kananaskis canadian government
Both police and activists come up with winning strategies during the 2002 G8 Summit, held June 26 – 27 in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country.
g8 summit protests kananaskis canadian government
An Interview with Nancy Farmer
An interview with critically acclaimed children's author Nancy Farmer, who wrote the Newberry Award-winning A Girl Named Disaster, which was set in Zimbabwe.
a girl named disaster • nancy farmer • children's literature • zimbabwe • lake cabora bassa
An interview with critically acclaimed children's author Nancy Farmer, who wrote the Newberry Award-winning A Girl Named Disaster, which was set in Zimbabwe.
a girl named disaster • nancy farmer • children's literature • zimbabwe • lake cabora bassa
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