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Pakistan: The Landmine Problem In Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Faiz Muhammad Fayyad Apr 2001

Pakistan: The Landmine Problem In Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Faiz Muhammad Fayyad

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After a decade of fighting, the effects of conflict beyond Pakistan's border with Afghanistan are seen everyday in border regions. With little government aid available, agencies like HSD are taking the initiative in the country's battle against mines.


Uxo Clearance In Guam And The Pacific Islands Is Considered Mostly "Emergency Removal." The Journal Examines How Improper Disposal, Fatalities And A Lack Of Survey Or Accident Data Compounds The Problem For This Region., Ruth Bottomley Apr 2001

Uxo Clearance In Guam And The Pacific Islands Is Considered Mostly "Emergency Removal." The Journal Examines How Improper Disposal, Fatalities And A Lack Of Survey Or Accident Data Compounds The Problem For This Region., Ruth Bottomley

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Despite the dangers, villagers often resort to clearing mine fields, especially when the use of valuable agricultural lands is at stake. This practice is a common topic for discussion in the demining community, although it is far from being resolved.


The U.S. Pacific Command Humanitarian Demining Program, Joe Lokey Apr 2001

The U.S. Pacific Command Humanitarian Demining Program, Joe Lokey

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Under the direction of the U.S. Pacific Command, SOCPAC guides the deployment of Special Operations Forces to mine-affected countries throughout Asia and the Pacific to teach clearance and develop indigenous capabilities.


The Direct Approach From Kosovo: Mine Awareness Education, Philip Dive Apr 2001

The Direct Approach From Kosovo: Mine Awareness Education, Philip Dive

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

HMO Response's Philip Dive sees the inherent value in the direct approach in mine awareness training and urges the mine action community in Kosovo not to look past this approach.


Vietnam, Country Profile Apr 2001

Vietnam, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Vietnam


Pakistan, Country Profile Apr 2001

Pakistan, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Pakistan


Thailand, Country Profile Apr 2001

Thailand, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Thailand


Gerbera: Mine Action Activities In Vietnam And Laos, Lisa M. Vanada Apr 2001

Gerbera: Mine Action Activities In Vietnam And Laos, Lisa M. Vanada

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In an attempt to help Vietnamese villagers resettle their UXO-contaminated homeland, Germany's GERBERA took the clearance initiative in 1998. As of July 2000, it had successfully relocated 40 families and expanded operations to Laos.


Laos, Country Profile Apr 2001

Laos, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Laos


The Mineseeker Airship: 'Supporting The U.N.', Elizabeth A. Cramer Apr 2001

The Mineseeker Airship: 'Supporting The U.N.', Elizabeth A. Cramer

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Lightship Group and the Defense Research and Evaluation Agency team up to help survey mine fields from above. Airship completed its flagship mission in 2000.


Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Robert Diethelm Apr 2001

Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Robert Diethelm

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) serves as the focal point for all U.N. mine-related activities carried out by II departments and agencies within the organization. This coordinated and proactive approach minimizes the potential for duplication of effort, and ensures clear delineation of responsibility and integration of work by all involved.


K-9 Dog Academy Takes Its Training To The Mine Field, Margaret S. Busé Apr 2001

K-9 Dog Academy Takes Its Training To The Mine Field, Margaret S. Busé

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Journal senior editor Margaret Buse sits down with dog trainer Malinda Julien to discuss the K-9 Dog Academy and the future-and present-of mine detecting dogs.


Cambodia, Country Profile Apr 2001

Cambodia, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Country profile of Cambodia, Spring 2001


Peterson And Rasmussen: State And Local Politics Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Apr 2001

Peterson And Rasmussen: State And Local Politics Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Ua51/1 Collections & Connections, Elisabeth Knight, Jack Montgomery Apr 2001

Ua51/1 Collections & Connections, Elisabeth Knight, Jack Montgomery

Collections & Connections

Collections & Connections is a newsletter of Western Kentucky University Libraries periodically featuring its major events. This Spring '01 issue highlights Southern Kentucky Festival of Books, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Award Grant, Hilliard Lyons support to ERC, Kentucky Women Artists, African American Folk Art, Bellsouth Community Internet Workshops, Charles Smith's reception of Oberly Award, attendance at Internet Librarian 2000, collection of music, membership, access to New Deal Records, celebration of National Library Week, gratitude to Minix's Donations, remembrance of Sara Tyler, and calendar & events.


The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.1 (2001), Cisr Journal Apr 2001

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.1 (2001), Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Journal of Mine Action Issue 5.1

Landmines in Asia and the Pacific


The Children's Plight In Cambodia, Chris Horwood, Michel Le Pechoux Apr 2001

The Children's Plight In Cambodia, Chris Horwood, Michel Le Pechoux

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

UNICEF's mine action initiative in Cambodia puts victim assistance, risk education and community awareness at the forefront. Efforts have helped produce a national mine incident database, which aids in planning and evaluating fundraising.


Thailand: The Land Of Smiles (Until You Take Your First Step), Dave Mccracken Apr 2001

Thailand: The Land Of Smiles (Until You Take Your First Step), Dave Mccracken

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The remnants of conflicts along the Thai-Cambodian, Lao, Malaysian and Myanmar borders affect the Livelihood of about 400,000 residents. The Thailand Mine Action Center looks to reverse 40 years-worth of Landmine contamination.


Munitions And Mines: Peace Education For Laos, Titus Peachey Apr 2001

Munitions And Mines: Peace Education For Laos, Titus Peachey

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

From the end of the Vietnam War to 1994, 10,000 Laotians fell casualty to the millions of pieces of UXO within their borders. The author recounts the role of Mennonite Central Committee and other NGOs in reversing this situation.


Mine/Uxo Casualties And Casualty Surveillance In Cambodia, Reuben Mccarthy Apr 2001

Mine/Uxo Casualties And Casualty Surveillance In Cambodia, Reuben Mccarthy

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Handicap International's Reuben McCarthy details the combined efforts of HI, the Cambodian Red Cross and UNICEF in Cambodia. Putting faces with statistics, he gives the how, when and where of mine/UXO incidents in the country.


Rhino In Cambodia, Manfred Joehnk Apr 2001

Rhino In Cambodia, Manfred Joehnk

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

RHINO, a large and powerful demining tool geared towards large clearance operations, has been put to the test--both on testing grounds and in the field. The result: a level of performance and operability that alleviates the concerns of critics.


K9 Demining Corp To Aid Clearance Efforts In Lebanon, Elizabeth A. Cramer Apr 2001

K9 Demining Corp To Aid Clearance Efforts In Lebanon, Elizabeth A. Cramer

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Marshall Legacy Institute, with major contributions from the Humpty Dumpty Institute, is contributing six mine detection dogs to the Lebanese Army's mine clearance team.


Environmental Movements Since Love Canal: Hope, Despair & [Im]Mobilization?, Allan Schnaiberg Apr 2001

Environmental Movements Since Love Canal: Hope, Despair & [Im]Mobilization?, Allan Schnaiberg

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Public Policy And Law Since Love Canal, Jon Cannon Apr 2001

Public Policy And Law Since Love Canal, Jon Cannon

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Environmental Social Movements Since Love Canal: Lessons Learned, Diane Heminway Apr 2001

Environmental Social Movements Since Love Canal: Lessons Learned, Diane Heminway

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Environmental Social Movements Since Love Canal, Samara Swanston Apr 2001

Environmental Social Movements Since Love Canal, Samara Swanston

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Industrial Policy Since Love Canal, Alice Kryzan Apr 2001

Industrial Policy Since Love Canal, Alice Kryzan

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Industrial Policy Since Love Canal, Val Washington Apr 2001

Industrial Policy Since Love Canal, Val Washington

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


A Contaminated Groundwater: A Transgenerational Greek Tragedy: A Book Review Of Regulating Chemical Accumulation In The Environment: The Integration Of Toxicology And Economics In Environmental Policy-Making, Michael Gilbertson Apr 2001

A Contaminated Groundwater: A Transgenerational Greek Tragedy: A Book Review Of Regulating Chemical Accumulation In The Environment: The Integration Of Toxicology And Economics In Environmental Policy-Making, Michael Gilbertson

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Behavioral Health Benefits For Public Employees: Effect Of Mental Health Parity Legislation, Phyllis Borzi, Sara J. Rosenbaum Apr 2001

Behavioral Health Benefits For Public Employees: Effect Of Mental Health Parity Legislation, Phyllis Borzi, Sara J. Rosenbaum

Health Policy and Management Issue Briefs

Recently, the Center for Health Services Research and Policy through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, examined contracts providing for mental health benefits for state employees in eight states to assess whether legislative attempts to require parity between physical and mental illnesses resulted in noticeable differences in behavioral health benefits for state employees.

We concluded that, except in states that have mandated full parity for some or all types of mental illnesses, behavioral health benefits for state employees have not changed significantly as a result of …