HHS Plans ‘Cultural Competency’ Training for Health Professionals Dealing with Homosexuals
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| (CNSNews.com) - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says her agency's plans for the coming year include improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities; training health professionals in "cultural competency"; and developing definitions of sexual orientation and gender identity. On the HHS Web site, Sebelius also summarized actions taken thus far on behalf of the LGBT community, such as forming an internal LGBT Coordinating Committee, the inclusion of LGBT people in implementing the Affordable Care Act and ongoing anti-bullying efforts. |
A Financial Dunkirk: Britain Draws up Plans to Rescue Expats if Spain and Portugal...
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| ......are Hit by Financial Oblivion Evacuation plans for British expats stranded in Spain and Portugal if their banking systems collapse are being drawn up by the Foreign Office. The contingency plans are being put in place to help thousands of Britons if they were unable to get to their money in the event of a catastrophic banking collapse in two of the most vulnerable eurozone economies. Around one million British expats live in Spain, particularly around Marbella and Malaga, and some 50,000 in Portugal. The Foreign Office is concerned that those who have invested savings in their adopted countries would... |
The left: Out of office, but not out of power
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| "The record clearly shows that periodic mainstream victories at the polls have only succeeded in slowing our descent into socialist tyranny; we have not yet found the key to stopping or reversing that descent. Until we find that key, mainstream America will continue to win the occasional election while losing our republic." "From their high-ground positions in newsrooms, schoolrooms, and college classrooms, liberals can snipe at mainstream politicians and shape the narrative of current events. Because of their control of the cultural institutions, liberals may be out of office, but they are never out of power." |
Dealing With Columbus day
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Should we or shouldn’t we celebrate Columbus day? Every year the debate rages around this time whether the expansion of European civilization into the western hemisphere was a positive or negative development in human history. Of course Columbus himself was a complex figure, and there is much to love or hate about him depending on one’s point of view. The leftward side of the debate points out Columbus’s greed, ambition, pride and at times cruelty. And yet on the other side , one must admire the bravery, tenacity, and Columbus’ willingness to venture at great risk. Columbus also had a... |
Missionaries of the Ax
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Located in the very heart of modern-day Germany, in the province of Hesse, is a small humble town of only 15,000 inhabitants. In the middle of that town stands an imposing old cathedral built in the 12th-14th centuries of reddish stone. Situated in front of that cathedral is the statue of a man in a monk’s garb on a stump of a freshly felled oak, with a huge Saxon ax in his hand. The humble town is Fritzlar, called Gaesmere in ancient times. It is known in Germany as the birthplace of two beginnings: Here began the Christianization of Germany,... |
Travel Like a VIP on a Small Budget in Asia
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Rarely are currency exchange rates as good for the American dollar as that of Asian countries. In Asia, the American dollar carries a lot of clout and with the recent devaluation of the USD; it is a good thing that these countries offer an excellent trip for so little cost to Americans. |
Raped girl killed over family 'honour'
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| A 41-YEAR-OLD Jordanian man was charged with premeditated murder after his raped teenage niece was shot dead on Tuesday to "cleanse" the family's honour... "The man was arrested and charged after he shot the 16-year-old girl eight times in different parts of her body,'' ... "The suspect, who was arrested while carrying his gun, confessed to the crime, saying that he wanted to cleanse his family's honour after his niece was raped last year. She gave birth to a baby boy two months ago and her family kept the child.'' "honour killings'', a court usually commutes or reduces sentences... Between... |
Social Science Research Assists Navigation of 'Human Terrain'
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Note: The following text is a quote: Social Science Research Assists Navigation of ‘Human Terrain’ By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 18, 2009 – The Defense Department is funding research to help warfighters learn and adapt to the social and cultural norms in their deployment areas, a Navy program officer said in a May 13 webcast of “Armed with Science: Research and Applications for the Modern Military” on Pentagon Web Radio. “It's been a shift in the thinking of the Department of Defense away from conventional warfare practices to the asymmetric and irregular... |
Fresh Palates for Burger King
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Next week, Burger King kicks off a major ad campaign that involves a unique twist on the tried-and-true marketing technique of taste testing. The campaign is already generating controversy. One ad, set to begin airing Monday, features images of villagers in traditional garb choosing the Whopper over the Big Mac. A Transylvanian woman, an Inuit tribesman from the Icelandic tundra and others point and, in their native tongues, declare their preference for Burger King's flagship product. Burger King says it was trying to find "Whopper Virgins," which is also the name of its campaign. "We wanted to see how the... |
Obama in Leftland
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Barack Obama is America's first major party presidential candidate to have come of age after the Cultural Revolution of the late 1960s and '70s. Americans who reached adulthood before or during the Cultural Revolution often differ over the big events of recent history. Americans who came of age afterward, on the other hand, don't necessarily know any recent history. And what they do know is often wrong. Every candidate makes mistakes on the stump, and voters allow for the gigantic g-forces exerted by the presidential campaign as it whirls candidates around the nation at terrific speed. But we have an... |
Confessions of a Cultural Christian (Richard Dawkins Admits to Being One)
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Asked by a British member of Parliament if he is one of those atheists who wants to get rid of Christian symbols especially during the Christmas season, atheist Richard Dawkins replied that he is not. Dawkins said that he himself sings Christmas carols and that he considers himself a "cultural Christian." Just as many Jews regard themselves as Jewish, defend Jewish interests and cherish Jewish culture while not participating in Jewish religious rituals, Dawkins says that he respects the fact that the history and traditions of the West are shaped by Christianity. Dawkins says he's not one of those who... |
EXCELLENT BOOK BY A MARINE
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| There is a excellent book on the bookshelves titled Mass Exodus by Carlos Perez (SgtMaj USMC). Though it is written from conversations with his father, it can be realted to real life exploits. Support this fine American! |
Talkin' Country....an' Stuff
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Mr. Meangenes showed up this morning,appropriated my cereal,and showed off his "country" accent....an' stuff. |
Iran: Revolutionary guards to stop 'cultural aggression', says general
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Tehran - Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards will step in to stop any "cultural aggression" that threatens the country, one of the country's top generals said on Tuesday. General Yahia Rahim Safavi, military adviser to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and former head of the Guards, said the Guards had a priority to guarantee the "internal security" of the country. "Guaranteeing internal security is delegated to ordinary police but if the situation worsens, the Revolutionary Guards will step in to restore order," he said. Speaking at Sharif University in Tehran, he said "if the situation worsened, the guards had the... |
Language Familiarity, Cultural Awareness Critical to Iraq Fight
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2006 -- Language training and awareness of Iraqi and Arab culture are absolutely necessary for servicemembers deploying to Iraq, the outgoing commander of Multinational Corps Iraq said in Baghdad yesterday. Army Lt. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, who gives up command tomorrow, told Baghdad-based journalists that a poll conducted among 1st Cavalry Division soldiers following their 2004 deployment to Iraq pointed out how important they believed language skills to be. The idea is not to have every soldier fluent in Arabic, but rather to have an understanding of some common phrases they need to use on a daily... |
At Least In America They Understand The Notion Of Cultural Difference
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| At least in America they understand the notion of cultural difference The US is not free from Islamophobes, but nor is it a racially monolithic culturally static state like Tony Blair's Britain Gary Younge in Minneapolis Monday December 11, 2006 The Guardian (UK) Afew weeks ago, Washington-based radio host Jerry Klein announced his own very radical plan to assuage public fears of terrorism. All Muslims, he suggested, should be branded with a crescent-shaped tattoo or be forced to wear a red armband. The phones rang off the hook. The first caller said Klein was "off his rocker". The next thought... |
Did Baseball's World Champs Succumb to Political Correctness and Cultural Insensitivity?
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| After the Chicago White Sox were eliminated from participating in post season play, many fans were asking "why?" Why did the team with the most talent in the game play mediocre baseball for the second half of the season? How did a team that was 27 games over the .500 mark in July reverse course so quickly and end up being one of the greatest disappointments in baseball history? Who was responsible for this monumental collapse of a team that was supposed to repeat as World Series Champions? I think I have the answer to these questions, but it has... |
Black Cultural Festival cancels event for this year
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Black Cultural Festival cancels event for this year The sponsoring group for the 24-year-old celebration comes up short of money to put on the event, but promises to return. By Laura Dempsey Staff Writer The shoestring budget of the Dayton Black Cultural Festival snapped this year, forcing the board to cancel the popular, 24-year-old summertime event. "This is a huge loss for the community," said Linda Hudson, executive director of the Dayton Black Cultural Festival. "The decision was made a couple of weeks ago, because we just don't have the money and couldn't get enough sponsors. We still owe some... |
Soldiers learn cultural awareness from Jordanians
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| ZARQA, Jordan (Army News Service, April 25, 2006) – More than 300 U.S. Soldiers from U.S.- and German-based units gained greater insight into the Arabic culture at the Peace Operation Training Center in Zarqa, Jordan, March 24 through April 16. The Cultural Awareness Course is part of U.S. Central Command’s Theater Support Cooperation Program, and is taught by Jordanian allies and Soldiers from Third Army. “Third Army has partnered with the Jordanian Armed Forces to teach this training since October 2003, and pushes it as a key training platform and integral piece of the Forces Command training strategy for deploying... |
Cultural Collapse Spells Doom for 'Democracy'
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| From a strictly military perspective, Iraq represents a stunning victory for America. But as capably as American forces prevailed over Saddam Hussein on the field of battle, the post-war effort has been frustrating, to say the least. Efforts to elevate Iraq's new government to a modern version of the democratic process, despite seeming so close to the final goal, are regularly discouraged and stalled. The reasons for this quandary are simple, yet fundamentally profound. In short, democracy, or any of its derivatives (as is our own representative republic), cannot create or uplift a culture. Rather, they will only ever succeed... |
Four Of A Kind: Foundations For An American Future
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Answer To Last Month's "Full House For Disaster" Four Of A Kind: Foundations For An American Future March, 2006 Feature--Return Of The Gods Web Site SynopsisThe four foundation blocks for a Conservative American Future, one that returns to the wisdom of the Founders: Integrity, Identity, Responsibility & Respect. Last month we discussed a metaphorical "poker hand from Hell," reviewing a "full house" of egregious errors in addressing social goals and in understanding the causation for social phenomena. In a discussion of error in addressing societal goals, we described serious mistakes in assigning responsibility in the approach to Public School... |
Female Officer Overcomes Cultural Challenge to Train Iraqis
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| U.S. Air Force Capt. LeeAnn Roberts instructs Iraqi trainees and a coalition soldier on proper firing techniques at the Al Kasik Training Base firing range, Iraq, Jan. 30, 2006. She is the first female coalition military assistance training team instructor assigned to the base, and the only female out of 8,000 assigned personnel. U.S. Air Force photo U.S. Air Force Capt. LeeAnn Roberts Female Officer Overcomes Cultural Challenge to Train Iraqis By U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Woodbury Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq Public Affairs AL KASIK, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2006 — For one U.S. Air Force captain, breaking... |
Malaysia's PM Comments Prove Western Fears True
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Abdullah Badawi, Malaysia's prime minister, "says a huge chasm has opened between the West and Islam, fuelled by Muslim frustrations over Western foreign policy," according to the BBC, in a story about the Mohammed caricatures. The Beeb claims that Abdullah is "promoting a moderate form of Islam," but his anti-democratic actions prove otherwise. Au contraire, Mr. Abdullah, it is your seething, Muslim masses that are the cause of this "chasm." Again, the BBC: As he spoke at a conference in Kuala Lumpur, thousands protested outside at Western cartoons of Prophet Muhammad. ... "Long live Islam. Destroy Denmark. Destroy Israel. Destroy... |
That Other Holocaust, Revisited
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Every time I bring up the Holocaust, the same thing happens. Some of the people want Hitler's genocide to be the archetype of a people's suffering, denying others their right to bring similar atrocities to light. Some want to deny it (like current Iranian President Ahmadinejad). Some want to straddle the line or apologize: "There would have been no Hitler if not for the reparation payments put upon Germany after World War I." What are we to do, create a chart ranking peoples' suffering: "mine was worse than yours?" These were all horrors. Calling one a genocide while not allowing... |
Chinese Archaeologists Find New Cultural Relics Of Ancient Loulan City
Sunday 27th of May 2012 04:33:56 PM
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| Chinese archeologists find new cultural relics of ancient Loulan city www.chinaview.cn 2005-10-08 22:36:44 URUMQI, Oct. 8 (Xinhuanet) -- A team of Chinese archeologists have discovered new cultural relics in the ruins of the ancient Loulan city, which is supposed to be the capital of the Loulan Kingdom and is part of Chinese ancient civilization that vanished 1,500 years ago. The findings, located underground northwest of an ancient government office site, include camel feces, fodder, charcoal and bestial bones under a 70-centimeter-thick layer dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 AD to 220 AD). "The discovery provides another important evidence... |
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