Peace in an Unsettled World

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By Bernard Steele

I listened to a story on National Public Radio on the 7th June 2008. It was a moving story told by a woman whose mother had dedicated and even risked her life to give medical guidance and service to pregnant women in Iran sometime during the sixties and seventies. According to her daughter this wonderful person lived her entire adult life in Iran, she married and Iranian doctor and raised a family while continuing to render medical advise and service to women.

Following her death the Iranian authorities began looking for a way to memorialize this beloved member of their community, and they found a historic and wonderful solution, they named a mountain after her “Mount Hellen.” This monument has remained unchanged to this day and it begs an important question. Is it true to say that within the hearts and souls of the Iranian people there is a genuine desire for peace and friendship with their neighbors and indeed with America?

It would seem to me that Mount Hellen stands as a Beacon that could guide us to peace and harmony; however the road could be rocky and difficult and we will need leadership with a genuine desire for peace, and the nimbleness of intellect to achieve it, what do you think?

I have spent many years in a fruitless search for a formula that would achieve universal peace. This is not to say that any individual or group could ever implement such a formula. I believe that I am a part of a silent but ever increasing majority that yearns for the quiet and comfort of a world at peace. We are beginning to face the reality that these yearnings are merely dreams that are unlikely to come true in our lifetime. However, there is a glimmering of hope at the end of this long and dreadful tunnel.

I will cite a few examples where peace was achieved, not at the point of a gun but around a conference table. In the 1970’s an obscure little country called Guyana (Former British Guyana) became involved in political conflict over territory with Venezuela who was much larger and well armed. Rhetoric was flying fast and furious across the airways and from both directions and troops were building up on both sides of the border. The situation worsened when sporadic fire was exchanged across the Barima River and war appeared to be eminent and inevitable. Doctor Eric Williams was at that time the Prime Minister of the twin Islands of Trinidad and Tobago and his timely intervention, which was supported by the Regional powers of America and England, prevented the catastrophe. An agreement called the “protocol of Port of Spain,” guaranteed peace between the antagonists for thirty years. The time has come and passed, and peace prevails between Guyana and Venezuela.

We must move on and make a brief stop in Yugoslavia and the ethnic cleansing orchestrated by a vicious and stubborn Dictator Malosavich. He ignored stern warnings from America and the rest of the NATO alliance and military intervention was necessary to stop the carnage. Malosavich was eventually arrested and put on trial at the international court for crimes against humanity but he managed to die of a heart attack before facing the justice and outrage of the civilized world. My point, military intervention to achieve peace and prevent the slaughter of innocent men, women, and children is acceptable.

The Christians and Catholics of the Republic of Ireland were at war for many decades. The British were caught in the middle and all attempts to broker a peace were unsuccessful. In the meanwhile mayhem prevailed as the apposing sides rained death and destruction on the innocent men, women, and children of Belfast and the surrounding areas. A noted American politician of Irish decent visited the country and brokered a peace agreement that remains intact to this day, and I will add that following the cessation of hostilities Ireland has become a show piece of peace and prosperity.

The date is June 21st 2008 and the news is not good. The Israelis have stated that they will not tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran, and war exercises were conducted by the Israelis as recently as June 16th/17th. Is it too late to reach an agreement and prevent another war 1? I hope not. Did I mention that Costa Rica does not have an army?

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3 Green Jobs to Consider

By Tony Jacowski

Article submitted by Mark Schlarbaum

The fact is, the environment is going to become an increasingly prevalent part of our career picture.

If you want a green job the following list of green jobs may help you point your career in the right direction.

Hydrologist

What is a hydrologist? A hydrologist is a scientist that studies the workings of watersheds and their functions, along with land use.

To be exact, hydrologist study the distribution, circulation and actual properties of water underground and on the surface along with precipitation and its ability to penetrate the soil and move through the earth returning to the atmosphere and ocean.

Hydrologists can find work with cities, states and other government agencies along with jobs in environmental protection and science.

Environmental Engineer

Environmental engineers help protect the health of humans, plants, animals and microorganisms along with protecting our planet and its natural resources.

They do this by designing solutions to the world’s environmental problems. They help deliver safe drinking water, create safe waste disposal, work to prevent and control pollution and develop improved technologies that protect the air we breathe the water we drink and the land we live on.

They can work for the government, engineering firms, colleges, businesses, labs and public interest groups.

Ecologist

An ecologist is a scientist that studies the relationship between the environment and organisms. Ecologists perform a wide variety of different tasks while working depending largely on the type of ecology they specialize in.

Different types of ecology would include marine, freshwater, fauna, flora and terrestrial. In their work they conduct surveys and they identify and monitor habits and record their findings. They also analyze data, perform research, teach, legislate, advise and assess the environment.

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Work From Home - 3 Important Reasons - Why?

By Dennis Kwan

There are several work from home opportunities that you can find on the Internet.

Depending on the niche, you can transfer your hobbies, passion, interest into a money making machine.

Online jobs are becoming more competitive.

There are many people started to work from home.

What’s the reason? The reason is very simple.

There are a couple of reasons for people to enjoy the beauty of working from home. You have

- Time flexibility - you can start your day’s work at 11am and stop your work at 4pm. So long the objective is achieved, you are able to start and stop work anytime. You can also spend more time with your family, friend. You can also catch up with your long lost untouched hobbies, games, and so forth.

- 9-5 job - Throw away the concept of having a grueling 9-5 job. In a workplace, you have to face your demanding boss, not forgetting your unreasonable deadlines.

You may also have to look into their mood in order to execute your task or activities. You do not have to face all these unappreciative work because you won’t find all these in your online work.

- More passive income - depending on your niche market, some people quit their full time job in order to concentrate their lucrative online job.

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The Profession of Being a Teacher

By Wasim Ahmad

A teacher refers to a person responsible in imparting lessons, guiding, instructing and training a person or group of students in a particular academic knowledge or skill. Being a teacher is a professional occupation usually employed in formal schools and institutions. Some colleges and universities require teachers who have professional qualification.

For informal learning such as for purpose of home tutor or for special skills, the teacher is called a tutor. This profession may also require credentials. There are also teachers for religious purposes which include lamas, rabbis, gurus and mullahs. Their roles are differing depending on the culture and country. Teachers have specific specializations. They could be more inclined towards academic subjects like math, science or language. Or they could be more into arts and crafts, vocational training or other specific subjects.

School teachers use lesson plans that they follow for a certain time frame, say a month or a whole year. These lesson plans must be in accordance with the school’s standard curriculum. Teachers use this as a guide to make sure that the students are able to learn the subject matter in an organized manner.

There are different methodologies in teaching. As a procedure, teachers will decide their methods of teaching based on the level of understanding of their student, the school environment and the available resources in the school.

Aside from teaching students in classroom environments, these mentors have other duties associated with the activities in the school. They are responsible in assisting their students during field trip, outreach programs and other outdoor activities. Teachers are also tasked to organize and manage extracurricular activities such as sports fest, festivals, school programs and seminars. It also involves imposing disciplinary measures for students when it is called for. It is in line with the belief that misbehaviors should not be tolerated.

Public and private schools are committed in nurturing the skills and knowledge of their school teachers. Educational institutions provide continuous training and development programs for teachers. They undergo series of trainings in order to update their knowledge and become efficient in teaching their students. They are also updated on the latest methods of teaching, if ever. In addition, the government established several institutions to provide certification and enforce specific standards for professional teachers. This aims to protect the interest of students and parents.

Sometimes, teachers are given the responsibility to purchase all the needed teacher supplies necessary for students and teachers. This is a challenging task which requires some decision making. When purchasing teacher supplies, you can have good ideas by visiting some of the teacher supply stores available near the area and ask information on the best supplies available.

Supplies do not only refer to items such as papers and pencils. Teachers and students need items to be decorated on the school’s bulletin board. Teachers need items wherein they can organize all their essentials for teaching. Materials for making visual aids are also an important purchase which includes colored paper, coloring pens, scissors, paste, glue and many other materials.

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