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Fixor: A New Approach To Neutralizing Landmines And Uxo, C.J. (John) Anderson, A.W. (Bill) Bauer Aug 2001

Fixor: A New Approach To Neutralizing Landmines And Uxo, C.J. (John) Anderson, A.W. (Bill) Bauer

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Canada’s MREL Specialty Explosive Products Limited introduces a new approach to neutralizing landmines and UXO.


Victim Assistance In Central America: A Regional Effort, Juan Carlos Ruan Aug 2001

Victim Assistance In Central America: A Regional Effort, Juan Carlos Ruan

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The OAS facilitates victim assistance efforts by connecting the victim to appropriate medical resources. As the OAS program continues its programs in the countries of


Interoperability: Sharing Information, Cisr Jmu Aug 2001

Interoperability: Sharing Information, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Interoperability workshop held at James Madison University (JMU) featured slide shows on the various database systems used by mine action centers and other nonprofit organizations. The workshop addressed lessons learned, challenges and solutions.


Quantum Magnetics Targets Landmine Explosives Using Quadrupole Resonance, Caroleen L. Williams, Peter Czipott, Lowell Burnett Aug 2001

Quantum Magnetics Targets Landmine Explosives Using Quadrupole Resonance, Caroleen L. Williams, Peter Czipott, Lowell Burnett

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

San Diego-based Quantum Magnetics did not intend to develop the world’s best landmine detection technology, but it just might turn out that way. For the past five years, the company has been working to develop landmine detection technology that would be so specific and effective that it would minimize false alarms, thus saving lives and limbs of U.S. soldiers, citizens and landmine sweepers alike. Although Quantum Magnetics is also developing other security-related technologies for applications such as bomb, drug and concealed-weapon detection, it has continued to keep its core objective on course, and its scientists continue to concentrate on solving …


Bridging The User And Developer Gap: The Dtif Workshop, Vancouver, June 4-5, 2001, Margaret S. Busé Aug 2001

Bridging The User And Developer Gap: The Dtif Workshop, Vancouver, June 4-5, 2001, Margaret S. Busé

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Both users and developers discussed mine action technology issues at the DTIF workshop, while attempting to find a common ground.


Demining In Suriname, A. Edgardo C. Reis Aug 2001

Demining In Suriname, A. Edgardo C. Reis

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Since 1992, when a peace agreement was reached in Suriname, the OAS has been instrumental in demining activities throughout the country. The efforts of the Surinamese National Army as well as those of other governments have aided the country in clearing mine-affected areas and allowing civilians to return to their homes.


Landmines In The Sand: The Falkland Islands, Juan Carlos Ruan, Jill Macheme Aug 2001

Landmines In The Sand: The Falkland Islands, Juan Carlos Ruan, Jill Macheme

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Falkland Islands contain approximately 117 mine fields. Many of the mines were remotely delivered. About 80 percent of these landmines are hidden beneath sandy beaches and peat, which can shift a mine’s position and make detection and removal very difficult.


Training The Trainers In Community-Based Rehabilitation, John Paterson, William Boyce Aug 2001

Training The Trainers In Community-Based Rehabilitation, John Paterson, William Boyce

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Queen’s University and the Pan-American Health Organization are collaborating on a project called Community-Based Rehabilitation, designed to aid survivors. The project assists victims with their physical, emotional and financial problems to help them reenter and remain active in their communities.


Imsma And Its Use In Nicaragua, Country Profile, Cisr Jmu Aug 2001

Imsma And Its Use In Nicaragua, Country Profile, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) was created to coordinate and manage information pertaining to land mine activity. The system was designed to be the source for establishing international standards on mine-related information in order to assist humanitarian demining efforts worldwide.


Uxo In Panama, Cisr Jmu Aug 2001

Uxo In Panama, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

With no party assuming responsibility for thousands of acres of UXO-infested land, the fate of Panama’s ex-United States artillery ranges remains unresolved. The grueling task of transforming the unusable land falls to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community leaving the tainted ground waiting for release.


These Firemen Are Deminers: An Interview With Mr. Guillermo Pacheco, Program Coordinator Of The Assistance Program For Demining In Guatemala, Cisr Jmu Aug 2001

These Firemen Are Deminers: An Interview With Mr. Guillermo Pacheco, Program Coordinator Of The Assistance Program For Demining In Guatemala, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Guillermo Pacheco discusses Guatemala’s landmine situation and explains how volunteer firefighters are lending a hand in demining activites.


Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein Aug 2001

Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The OAS, PAHO and UNICEF step in to bolster the activities of NGOs and governments to meet the needs of landmine survivors for rehabilitation and socio-economic integration.


Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Cisr Jmu Aug 2001

Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) serves as the focal point for all U.N. mine-related activities. Throughout the past six months, UNMAS supported many mine action programs all over the world.


Organization Of American States Mine Action Program, Jaime Perales, Carl Case Aug 2001

Organization Of American States Mine Action Program, Jaime Perales, Carl Case

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Countries worldwide are supporting OAS’ efforts to clear landmine-stricken areas in Central America by implementing a mine action program that will teach courses in demining techniques and supervise and monitor mine clearance operations.


The Development Of The Spatial Information Clearinghouse In Support Of Humanitarian Demining, Helmut Kraenzle, Gina Beale Aug 2001

The Development Of The Spatial Information Clearinghouse In Support Of Humanitarian Demining, Helmut Kraenzle, Gina Beale

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The James Madison University’s Geographic Science Team’s humanitarian demining project focuses on the development of a web-based Spatial Information Clearinghouse, which provides information on spatial data issues, Global Information Systems, and data systems. It also tracks where spatial data for different countries can be found.


Interview With An Amateur Deminer, Nicaragua 2001, Russell Gasser Aug 2001

Interview With An Amateur Deminer, Nicaragua 2001, Russell Gasser

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After losing a bull and a pig to landmines in his fields, a Nicaraguan campesino undertakes the arduous task of meticulously removing 500 AP mines from his farm. The Nicaraguan Army discourages amateur demining because of the danger, but many who depend on the land for survival resort to mine clearance to make their plots safe and usable.


Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu Aug 2001

Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Marshall Legacy Institute is a non-profit organization that works internationally "to alleviate suffering, restore hope and create conditions that nurture stability." In 1998, they began to assist Nicaragua in demining and promoting mine awareness countrywide.


El Salvador, Country Profile Aug 2001

El Salvador, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

El Salvador


Guatemala, Country Profile Aug 2001

Guatemala, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Guatemala


Peru, Country Profile Aug 2001

Peru, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Peru


Hybrid Organizations And The Alignment Of Interests: The Case Of Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac, Jonathan G.S. Koppell Jul 2001

Hybrid Organizations And The Alignment Of Interests: The Case Of Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac, Jonathan G.S. Koppell

Publications from President Jonathan G.S. Koppell

This article explores the political influence of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). Using Congress's overhaul of the regulatory infrastructure for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as a case study, the article presents two principal findings: (1) The characteristics that distinguish government-sponsored enterprises from traditional government agencies and private companies endow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with unique political resources; and (2) the alignment of interest groups around Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is subject to strategic manipulation by the GSEs. A triangular model of this alignment is proposed and employed to analyze the legislative outcome. The case has implications for students of …


Trends. Conflicts About Conflicts Of Interests In National Leaders, Ibpp Editor May 2001

Trends. Conflicts About Conflicts Of Interests In National Leaders, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses leaders involved with potential conflicts of interests and the surrounding political controversy.


2001 Advisory Council Apr 2001

2001 Advisory Council

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.


April 2001 - Staff Meeting Minutes Apr 2001

April 2001 - Staff Meeting Minutes

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.


U.S. Office Of Global Humanitarian Demining Works Toward Demining 2010 Goals, Elizabeth A. Cramer Apr 2001

U.S. Office Of Global Humanitarian Demining Works Toward Demining 2010 Goals, Elizabeth A. Cramer

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Since 1994, the United States has committed approximately $400 million to worldwide humanitarian demining efforts. With its sights set on 2010, the U.S. Office of Global Humanitarian Demining is working to establish partnerships in the private sector.


Afghanistan, Country Profile Apr 2001

Afghanistan, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article has been removed.


The U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program: Engagement In Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia And Thailand, Kela Morehead Apr 2001

The U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program: Engagement In Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia And Thailand, Kela Morehead

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Humanitarian Demining Program is working with U.S. government agencies and NGOs to provide mine awareness training, mine clearance, clearance training, medical services and the latest in demining technology to mine-affected nations.


Southeast Asia Air Combat Data, Tom Smith Apr 2001

Southeast Asia Air Combat Data, Tom Smith

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Tom Smith details the United State's efforts to create an informational and relational database for mine/UXO identification in Southeast Asia and its importance in targeting landmines.


The U.S. Army's Countermine Training Support Center And Humanitarian Demining Training Center, Joseph M. Donahue Apr 2001

The U.S. Army's Countermine Training Support Center And Humanitarian Demining Training Center, Joseph M. Donahue

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In response to former President Clinton's landmine policy directives, the U.S. Army Engineering School formed the Countermine Training Support Center and the Humanitarian Demining Training Center at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.


Myanmar, Country Profile Apr 2001

Myanmar, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Myanmar