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April 29, 2004, James Madison University Apr 2004

April 29, 2004, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


January 15, 2004, James Madison University Jan 2004

January 15, 2004, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


Can Honey Bees Assist In Area Reduction And Landmine Detection?, Jerry Bromenshenk, Colin Henderson, Robert Seccomb, Steven Rice, Robert Etter, Susan Bender, Phillip Rodacy, Joseph Shaw, Nathan Seldomridge, Lee Spangler, James Wilson Oct 2003

Can Honey Bees Assist In Area Reduction And Landmine Detection?, Jerry Bromenshenk, Colin Henderson, Robert Seccomb, Steven Rice, Robert Etter, Susan Bender, Phillip Rodacy, Joseph Shaw, Nathan Seldomridge, Lee Spangler, James Wilson

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Honey bees have recently received considerable attention from the popular press as an innovative method to detect a variety of explosives, landmines and UXO. Many of these reports are inaccurate and may encourage individuals and demining groups to “sell” a service that they poorly understand or lack the experience to properly apply. As the developers of this technology, we offer the following summary about the current status of this alternative for landmine detection, including its strengths and limitations.


October 13, 2003, James Madison University Oct 2003

October 13, 2003, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


Putting Sea Mammals To Work: Dolphins Help Coalition Forces In Iraq, Nicole Kreger Aug 2003

Putting Sea Mammals To Work: Dolphins Help Coalition Forces In Iraq, Nicole Kreger

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In the first moth after arriving in Iraq, the dolphin teams achieved a number of successes, including unofficial clearance of 913 nautical miles of water, investigation of 237 objects, and recovery and/or destruction of over 100 mines.


Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield Aug 2003

Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) provides operational assistance to mine action programmes and operators, conducts research, and provides support to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (MBC).


Myths, Mines And Ground Clearance, Andy Smith Aug 2003

Myths, Mines And Ground Clearance, Andy Smith

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Building on an article published in issue 2.3 of this journal, the author discusses some of the prevailing myths that beset the humanitarian demining (HD) industry and which he believes restrict its progress. Intended as a discussion prompt, some of the points he makes may be contentious.


Deminers Facing More Responsibilities In Developmental Phase, Leng Mouly Aug 2003

Deminers Facing More Responsibilities In Developmental Phase, Leng Mouly

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In Cambodia, mine action is no longer only about saving lives; it is also about supporting development efforts. However, in the context of development, the quality of mine clearance will be scrutinized. A recent mine accident during road construction has raised new issues involving the responsibilities of deminers.


February 27, 2003, James Madison University Feb 2003

February 27, 2003, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


February 20, 2003, James Madison University Feb 2003

February 20, 2003, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


February 13, 2003, James Madison University Feb 2003

February 13, 2003, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


January 23, 2003, James Madison University Jan 2003

January 23, 2003, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


Montpelier: James Madison University Magazine, James Madison University Jan 2003

Montpelier: James Madison University Magazine, James Madison University

Montpelier Magazine- 2000-2005

Montpelier is an official publication of James Madison University and is produced quarterly for alumni, parents of JMU students, faculty and staff members, and friends of the university. The publication is named for the home of James and Dolley Madison. Montpelier is produced by the Division of University Advancements. Editorial and advertising offices are located at 26 Medical Arts West, MSC 5718, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Staff can be reached at (540) 568-3191 or [email protected].


December 5, 2002, James Madison University Dec 2002

December 5, 2002, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


Restoring The Spirit Of Asia’S Most Mine Affected Countries, Hayden Roberts Dec 2002

Restoring The Spirit Of Asia’S Most Mine Affected Countries, Hayden Roberts

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Various wars and internal conflicts have left the civilians of Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam in serious need of assistance. Today, several organizations are increasing their aid to mine victims by addressing both their physical and socio-economic needs.


How Ngos Can Build Peace: Landmine Clearance And Victim Assistance, Maureen Morton Dec 2002

How Ngos Can Build Peace: Landmine Clearance And Victim Assistance, Maureen Morton

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction are multi-disciplinary from a governance, organizational behavior, executive development and field perspective. Rarely, though, are the tools of competitive advantage, project planning and conflict resolution software used to seek linkages with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to coordinate resources, particularly to integrate the disparate sectors of landmine and UXO clearance, victim assistance and resourcing across industries. One method is to employ “best practices” from developed countries proven to develop abilities for disabled farmers and youth in post-conflict countries as one of a number of agrarian and health care initiatives built around demining as agricultural preparation. The goal is …


High Energy Transfer Missile Wounds In The Siege Of Sarajevo And Their Relation To Mine Injuries, J.P. Beavis, J.M. Ryan Dec 2002

High Energy Transfer Missile Wounds In The Siege Of Sarajevo And Their Relation To Mine Injuries, J.P. Beavis, J.M. Ryan

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Using the example of war-torn Sarajevo, the authors discuss high energy transfer wounds and their complications. Their findings can be extrapolated and applied to the injuries of mine victims.


Mine Awareness: The Icrc Approach, Cisr Jmu Dec 2002

Mine Awareness: The Icrc Approach, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Since their mine awareness programs began in 1996, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has adopted an approach based on local needs. Through close cooperation with the community, the ICRC aims to reduce mine/UXO casualties by changing dangerous behaviors and initiating appropriate, alternative long-term solutions.


Life Is More Than An Artificial Leg: The Luena/Angola Experience, Sebastian Kasack Dec 2002

Life Is More Than An Artificial Leg: The Luena/Angola Experience, Sebastian Kasack

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Medico International is a German non-governmental organization (NGO) that specializes in socio-medical care and advocacy from the onset of an emergency throughout the rehabilitation and reintegration process.


November 11, 2002, James Madison University Nov 2002

November 11, 2002, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


October 24, 2002, James Madison University Oct 2002

October 24, 2002, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


October 17, 2002, James Madison University Oct 2002

October 17, 2002, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


Rwanda, Country Profile Aug 2002

Rwanda, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Ethnic conflicts have troubled Rwanda for over 50 years, resulting in nearly continuous warfare and bloodshed. Prior to 1959, a monarchy led by the minority Tutsi ethnic group dominated the region’s politics, persecuting the majority Hutus. That year, the Hutus rebelled and overthrew the Tutsi government before imposing a violent retribution on thousands of Tutsi civilians, driving 150,000 of them into exile. The children of these banished Tutsis formed the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) and returned to Rwanda in 1990, sparking a civil war. The RPF eventually defeated the Hutu regime, but they first had to endure the genocidal murder …


Tailoring Partnerships For Success: Experiences From The Djiboutian Humanitarian Demining Program, Alan Childress, Matt Zajac Aug 2002

Tailoring Partnerships For Success: Experiences From The Djiboutian Humanitarian Demining Program, Alan Childress, Matt Zajac

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article examines the multiple partnerships that were formed during the planning and training deployment of a team comprised of a sailor, Special Operations Forces (SOF) soldiers, Marines, Department of State resourcers, a civilian demining organization, and U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) planners. Several of the first-time partnerships discussed could be applicable to future Humanitarian Demining (HD) programs. A fundamental lesson is that the organizational parameters of selected U.S. government HD operations require flexibility, and may need to be dismembered and recombined to successfully accomplish a program's goals. Equally important, thesecooperative efforts resulted in significant cost savings to U.S. taxpayers without …


The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.2 (2002), Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.2 (2002), Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Landmines in Africa


Update: The Landmine Situation In Chechnya, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Update: The Landmine Situation In Chechnya, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Stemming from the ongoing war between Russian and Chechen forces, the use of anti-personnel mines throughout Chechnya continues today. As the landmine victim toll increases, much is being done in an attempt to alleviate the current state of affairs.


Mozambique, Country Profile Aug 2002

Mozambique, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Between the 1890s and 1920, Portugal led a military campaign to colonize Mozambique. After over 40 years of Portuguese rule, nationalist groups in Mozambique united to form the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO). In 1964, FRELIMO began a movement of guerilla warfare against the Portuguese, starting a trend of civil war that would ravage Mozambique for decades. By the early 1970s, FRELIMO’s 7,000 guerilla fighters controlled most of central and northern Mozambique. In 1974, the Portuguese military overthrew the government and installed leadership that was sympathetic toward Mozambique. Portugal struck a mutual cease-fire agreement with FRELIMO and gave Mozambique its independence …


Chad, Country Profile Aug 2002

Chad, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After centuries of domination by several autonomous and constantly warring kingdoms, the land that would eventually make up the nation of Chad was subjugated by France in the 1890s. The French colonized Chad only half-heartedly, using it primarily as a source of raw materials and unskilled labor, never bothering to institute any unifying or modernizing policies. Chad gained its independence from France in 1960 but immediately became ensnared in a morass of ethnic warfare. Like so many other post-independence African nations, internal strife—sporadically punctuated by outside incursions—delayed all national development programs for decades. In Chad, a 1975 military coup and …


Towards A Better Mine Action Programme: Master Of Science Dissertation, Tim Lardner Jul 2002

Towards A Better Mine Action Programme: Master Of Science Dissertation, Tim Lardner

Global CWD Repository

This dissertation sets out to assess how the global community has dealt with landmines and the damage they are having on the population. The study analyses the development of two programmes in particular in Cambodia and Mozambique - and then considers the influences that culture and organisational structure have on those organisations. Taking these lessons, the study analyses the best methods of implementation and recommends a number of areas worthy of consideration in the development of future mine action organisations.


From The Himalayas To The Indian Ocean: The World’S Largest Mine Field?, Jj Scott Apr 2002

From The Himalayas To The Indian Ocean: The World’S Largest Mine Field?, Jj Scott

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The latest conflict between India and Pakistan has spurred both countries to renew the mining of their borders. This could result in the creation of the largest mine field the world has ever seen.