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It is possible to combine travelling with earning good money. Check
out: http://2ajobguide.com/overseas_travel_jobs.aspx and find over 10,000 overseas travel jobs in the USA, Canada and the UK (4774 jobs alone published in the USA). With this database you will find all jobs published in over 1,200 job boards, newspapers and other publications with just one search. |
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On Oct 7, 2:56*pm, Bolaleman wrote:
It is possible to combine travelling with earning good money. Check out:http://2ajobguide.com/overseas_travel_jobs.aspx*and find over 10,000 overseas travel jobs in the USA, Canada and the UK (4774 jobs alone published in the USA). With this database you will find all jobs published in over 1,200 job boards, newspapers and other publications with just one search. How to get an international job? The basic idea: Zero in on your chosen field, then seek out global employers. The idea that overseas jobs with American companies are plentiful is a myth. Most American companies hire locally, in whatever countries they operate in, for entry-level jobs and send only a few Americans abroad, mostly in management positions. One huge global company that recruits at U. of Texas, for instance, has more than 275,000 employees; only about 300 of them are Americans working overseas. That's not to say that you should give up on finding an international career -- only that you need to approach it realistically. you first need to decide what you want to do. Then find a way to do this internationally. In general, being fluent in several languages is very important but may not be as big a factor as you might think. The most important issue: You need to bring strong work-related skills that enable you to do the job. There are a few pockets of opportunity in almost any business you can name: In retailing for instance, some buyers travel extensively in Europe and Asia. In advertising, you can specialize in crafting ad campaigns for overseas clients. In management consulting, there are jobs that require you to work on international projects. Once you have figured out what kind of work you're interested in, you can begin to get some experience. Then focus on finding ways to do it internationally. Your best bet is to move to a city with lots of overseas connections, if you don't already live in one. New York City is number one in this regard, but Miami, Philadelphia, and Chicago offer plenty of opportunities in shipping, banking, consulting, and other global businesses, Brooks says. San Francisco and Los Angeles serve as major U.S. hubs for companies with dealings in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Anne Fischer in an article published in Fortune (July 17, 2007): How to beat a backstabber at work That said, do emphasize to potential employers that learning a foreign language thoroughly is really about developing an understanding for a whole unfamiliar culture. "What you want to convey is that learning these languages opened you up to fresh perspectives, so that you have an ability to look at things in a different way," says Brooks, director of liberal arts career services at the University of Texas at Austin. As for leveraging all that globe-trotting you've done, Brooks says, don't present your extensive overseas travel as just a series of vacations. "When students come back from a junior year abroad or a foreign internship, I always ask them, 'Okay, who has a disaster story?'," says Brooks. "And of course almost everyone does. They lost all their luggage, including their passport and visa, in a place where they didn't speak a word of the language, for example. Those are great stories to tell an employer! It's chance to show off your problem- solving skills and resourcefulness, and that you can adapt in an unfamiliar situation." Brooks takes a dim view of placement agencies that charge you a fee in exchange for the promise of an overseas job. "Employers pay the fees at reputable employment agencies, so don't be fooled by ads in newspapers or online," she says. If you can't resist trying one of these outfits, she adds, contact the Better Business Bureau and your state attorney general's office first to see if the agency has any black marks against it -- a bit of wise counsel that applies equally to fee-based employment agencies claiming to offer U.S. jobs, too. |
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On Oct 31, 11:59*am, Bolaleman wrote:
On Oct 7, 2:56*pm, Bolaleman wrote: It is possible to combine travelling with earning good money. Check out:http://2ajobguide.com/overseas_travel_jobs.aspx*and find over 10,000 overseas travel jobs in the USA, Canada and the UK (4774 jobs alone published in the USA). With this database you will find all jobs published in over 1,200 job boards, newspapers and other publications with just one search. How to get an international job? The basic idea: Zero in on your chosen field, then seek out global employers. The idea that overseas jobs with American companies are plentiful is a myth. Most American companies hire locally, in whatever countries they operate in, for entry-level jobs and send only a few Americans abroad, mostly in management positions. One huge global company that recruits at U. of Texas, for instance, has more than 275,000 employees; only about 300 of them are Americans working overseas. That's not to say that you should give up on finding an international career -- only that you need to approach it realistically. you first need to decide what you want to do. Then find a way to do this internationally. In general, being fluent in several languages is very important but may not be as big a factor as you might think. The most important issue: You need to bring strong work-related skills that enable you to do the job. There are a few pockets of opportunity in almost any business you can name: In retailing for instance, some buyers travel extensively in Europe and Asia. In advertising, you can specialize in crafting ad campaigns for overseas clients. In management consulting, there are jobs that require you to work on international projects. Once you have figured out what kind of work you're interested in, you can begin to get some experience. Then focus on finding ways to do it internationally. Your best bet is to move to a city with lots of overseas connections, if you don't already live in one. New York City is number one in this regard, but Miami, Philadelphia, and Chicago offer plenty of opportunities in shipping, banking, consulting, and other global businesses, Brooks says. San Francisco and Los Angeles serve as major U.S. hubs for companies with dealings in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Anne Fischer in an article published in Fortune (July 17, 2007): How to beat a backstabber at work That said, do emphasize to potential employers that learning a foreign language thoroughly is really about developing an understanding for a whole unfamiliar culture. "What you want to convey is that learning these languages opened you up to fresh perspectives, so that you have an ability to look at things in a different way," says Brooks, director of liberal arts career services at the University of Texas at Austin. As for leveraging all that globe-trotting you've done, Brooks says, don't present your extensive overseas travel as just a series of vacations. "When students come back from a junior year abroad or a foreign internship, I always ask them, 'Okay, who has a disaster story?'," says Brooks. "And of course almost everyone does. They lost all their luggage, including their passport and visa, in a place where they didn't speak a word of the language, for example. Those are great stories to tell an employer! It's chance to show off your problem- solving skills and resourcefulness, and that you can adapt in an unfamiliar situation." Brooks takes a dim view of placement agencies that charge you a fee in exchange for the promise of an overseas job. "Employers pay the fees at reputable employment agencies, so don't be fooled by ads in newspapers or online," she says. If you can't resist trying one of these outfits, she adds, contact the Better Business Bureau and your state attorney general's office first to see if the agency has any black marks against it -- a bit of wise counsel that applies equally to fee-based employment agencies claiming to offer U.S. jobs, too. Thanks to Barack Obama, suddenly it may be cool to be an American again! For longtime U.S. expatriates someone far more accustomed to being targeted over unpopular policies, for having my very Americanness publicly assailed — it feels like an extraordinary turnabout. Like a long journey over a very bumpy road has abruptly come to an end. Overnight, Americans did something their harshest critics in Europe have yet to do: elect a person of color as head of state and commander in chief. That gives U.S. citizens some bragging rights, even if a lot of us would just as soon eschew hubris and embrace humility. |
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On Nov 7, 7:01*pm, Bolaleman wrote:
On Oct 31, 11:59*am, Bolaleman wrote: On Oct 7, 2:56*pm, Bolaleman wrote: It is possible to combine travelling with earning good money. Check out:http://2ajobguide.com/overseas_travel_jobs.aspx*and find over 10,000 overseas travel jobs in the USA, Canada and the UK (4774 jobs alone published in the USA). With this database you will find all jobs published in over 1,200 job boards, newspapers and other publications with just one search. How to get an international job? The basic idea: Zero in on your chosen field, then seek out global employers. The idea that overseas jobs with American companies are plentiful is a myth. Most American companies hire locally, in whatever countries they operate in, for entry-level jobs and send only a few Americans abroad, mostly in management positions. One huge global company that recruits at U. of Texas, for instance, has more than 275,000 employees; only about 300 of them are Americans working overseas. That's not to say that you should give up on finding an international career -- only that you need to approach it realistically. you first need to decide what you want to do. Then find a way to do this internationally. In general, being fluent in several languages is very important but may not be as big a factor as you might think. The most important issue: You need to bring strong work-related skills that enable you to do the job. There are a few pockets of opportunity in almost any business you can name: In retailing for instance, some buyers travel extensively in Europe and Asia. In advertising, you can specialize in crafting ad campaigns for overseas clients. In management consulting, there are jobs that require you to work on international projects. Once you have figured out what kind of work you're interested in, you can begin to get some experience. Then focus on finding ways to do it internationally. Your best bet is to move to a city with lots of overseas connections, if you don't already live in one. New York City is number one in this regard, but Miami, Philadelphia, and Chicago offer plenty of opportunities in shipping, banking, consulting, and other global businesses, Brooks says. San Francisco and Los Angeles serve as major U.S. hubs for companies with dealings in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Anne Fischer in an article published in Fortune (July 17, 2007): How to beat a backstabber at work That said, do emphasize to potential employers that learning a foreign language thoroughly is really about developing an understanding for a whole unfamiliar culture. "What you want to convey is that learning these languages opened you up to fresh perspectives, so that you have an ability to look at things in a different way," says Brooks, director of liberal arts career services at the University of Texas at Austin. As for leveraging all that globe-trotting you've done, Brooks says, don't present your extensive overseas travel as just a series of vacations. "When students come back from a junior year abroad or a foreign internship, I always ask them, 'Okay, who has a disaster story?'," says Brooks. "And of course almost everyone does. They lost all their luggage, including their passport and visa, in a place where they didn't speak a word of the language, for example. Those are great stories to tell an employer! It's chance to show off your problem- solving skills and resourcefulness, and that you can adapt in an unfamiliar situation." Brooks takes a dim view of placement agencies that charge you a fee in exchange for the promise of an overseas job. "Employers pay the fees at reputable employment agencies, so don't be fooled by ads in newspapers or online," she says. If you can't resist trying one of these outfits, she adds, contact the Better Business Bureau and your state attorney general's office first to see if the agency has any black marks against it -- a bit of wise counsel that applies equally to fee-based employment agencies claiming to offer U.S. jobs, too. Thanks to Barack Obama, suddenly it may be cool to be an American again! For longtime U.S. expatriates someone far more accustomed to being targeted over unpopular policies, for having my very Americanness publicly assailed — it feels like an extraordinary turnabout. Like a long journey over a very bumpy road has abruptly come to an end. Overnight, Americans did something their harshest critics in Europe have yet to do: elect a person of color as head of state and commander in chief. That gives U.S. citizens some bragging rights, even if a lot of us would just as soon eschew hubris and embrace humility.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Under George W. Bush, America's standing in the world has plummeted at a rate only matched by the decline of the basis for its status, its leading economy. The question is is the election of the first black president restore the country's world standing? I am sure that Obama's victory mark a break with the past in the US' brand image and that he will be able to boost the country's image? What do you think? |
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On Nov 7, 7:10*pm, wrote:
On Nov 7, 7:01*pm, Bolaleman wrote: On Oct 31, 11:59*am, Bolaleman wrote: On Oct 7, 2:56*pm, Bolaleman wrote: It is possible to combine travelling with earning good money. Check out:http://2ajobguide.com/overseas_travel_jobs.aspx*and find over 10,000 overseas travel jobs in the USA, Canada and the UK (4774 jobs alone published in the USA). With this database you will find all jobs published in over 1,200 job boards, newspapers and other publications with just one search. How to get an international job? The basic idea: Zero in on your chosen field, then seek out global employers. The idea that overseas jobs with American companies are plentiful is a myth. Most American companies hire locally, in whatever countries they operate in, for entry-level jobs and send only a few Americans abroad, mostly in management positions. One huge global company that recruits at U. of Texas, for instance, has more than 275,000 employees; only about 300 of them are Americans working overseas. That's not to say that you should give up on finding an international career -- only that you need to approach it realistically. you first need to decide what you want to do. Then find a way to do this internationally. In general, being fluent in several languages is very important but may not be as big a factor as you might think. The most important issue: You need to bring strong work-related skills that enable you to do the job. There are a few pockets of opportunity in almost any business you can name: In retailing for instance, some buyers travel extensively in Europe and Asia. In advertising, you can specialize in crafting ad campaigns for overseas clients. In management consulting, there are jobs that require you to work on international projects. Once you have figured out what kind of work you're interested in, you can begin to get some experience. Then focus on finding ways to do it internationally. Your best bet is to move to a city with lots of overseas connections, if you don't already live in one. New York City is number one in this regard, but Miami, Philadelphia, and Chicago offer plenty of opportunities in shipping, banking, consulting, and other global businesses, Brooks says. San Francisco and Los Angeles serve as major U.S. hubs for companies with dealings in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Anne Fischer in an article published in Fortune (July 17, 2007): How to beat a backstabber at work That said, do emphasize to potential employers that learning a foreign language thoroughly is really about developing an understanding for a whole unfamiliar culture. "What you want to convey is that learning these languages opened you up to fresh perspectives, so that you have an ability to look at things in a different way," says Brooks, director of liberal arts career services at the University of Texas at Austin. As for leveraging all that globe-trotting you've done, Brooks says, don't present your extensive overseas travel as just a series of vacations. "When students come back from a junior year abroad or a foreign internship, I always ask them, 'Okay, who has a disaster story?'," says Brooks. "And of course almost everyone does. They lost all their luggage, including their passport and visa, in a place where they didn't speak a word of the language, for example. Those are great stories to tell an employer! It's chance to show off your problem- solving skills and resourcefulness, and that you can adapt in an unfamiliar situation." Brooks takes a dim view of placement agencies that charge you a fee in exchange for the promise of an overseas job. "Employers pay the fees at reputable employment agencies, so don't be fooled by ads in newspapers or online," she says. If you can't resist trying one of these outfits, she adds, contact the Better Business Bureau and your state attorney general's office first to see if the agency has any black marks against it -- a bit of wise counsel that applies equally to fee-based employment agencies claiming to offer U.S. jobs, too. Thanks to Barack Obama, suddenly it may be cool to be an American again! For longtime U.S. expatriates someone far more accustomed to being targeted over unpopular policies, for having my very Americanness publicly assailed — it feels like an extraordinary turnabout. Like a long journey over a very bumpy road has abruptly come to an end. Overnight, Americans did something their harshest critics in Europe have yet to do: elect a person of color as head of state and commander in chief. That gives U.S. citizens some bragging rights, even if a lot of us would just as soon eschew hubris and embrace humility.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Under George W. Bush, America's standing in the world has plummeted at a rate only matched by the decline of the basis for its status, its leading economy. The question is is the election of the first black president restore the country's world standing? I am sure that Obama's victory mark a break with the past in the US' brand image and that he will be able to boost the country's image? What do you think?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I am sure that he will have a very positive impact, at least in the short term. His first trip to Europe already showed that people are fascinated by his charismatic personality and really were waiting for this change. |
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On Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:01:59 -0800 (PST), Bolaleman
wrote: Thanks to Barack Obama, suddenly it may be cool to be an American again! For longtime U.S. expatriates someone far more accustomed to being targeted over unpopular policies, for having my very Americanness publicly assailed it feels like an extraordinary turnabout. Like a long journey over a very bumpy road has abruptly come to an end. Overnight, Americans did something their harshest critics in Europe have yet to do: elect a person of color as head of state and commander in chief. That gives U.S. citizens some bragging rights, even if a lot of us would just as soon eschew hubris and embrace humility. I understand this sentiment - and you didn't even mention a forthcoming end to the sense of national shame at being associated with state-sponsored torture, clandestine export of torture sites, pre-emptive declarations of war for unfounded reasons, sub contracting a legitimate drive to hunt down a terrorist organizer to mercenaries, an effort to provide social disincentives to people who object to government policies (krystallnacht II in a way) and on, and on. Brian W |
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On Nov 8, 2:21*pm, Brian Whatcott wrote:
On Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:01:59 -0800 (PST), Bolaleman wrote: Thanks to Barack Obama, suddenly it may be cool to be an American again! For longtime U.S. expatriates someone far more accustomed to being targeted over unpopular policies, for having my very Americanness publicly assailed *it feels like an extraordinary turnabout. Like a long journey over a very bumpy road has abruptly come to an end. Overnight, Americans did something their harshest critics in Europe have yet to do: elect a person of color as head of state and commander in chief. That gives U.S. citizens some bragging rights, even if a lot of us would just as soon eschew hubris and embrace humility. I understand this sentiment - and you didn't even mention a forthcoming end to *the sense of national shame at being associated with state-sponsored torture, clandestine export of torture sites, pre-emptive declarations of war for unfounded reasons, sub contracting a legitimate drive to hunt down a terrorist organizer to *mercenaries, an effort to provide social disincentives to people who object to government policies (krystallnacht II in a way) * and on, and on. Brian W What you call "state-sponsored torture" was analyzed a few months ago by The Economist. There, an article published in March 29, 2008 addresses America's image crisis. The author suggests some ways the U.S. can improve its reputation: -Play a more active role in combating global warming -Deal with the mess over Guantanamo Bay -Extend Mr. Bush's attempt to deal with AIDS in Africa (one of his few highlights in foreign politics) |
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On Oct 31, 11:59*am, Bolaleman wrote:
On Oct 7, 2:56*pm, Bolaleman wrote: It is possible to combine travelling with earning good money. Check out:http://2ajobguide.com/overseas_travel_jobs.aspx*and find over 10,000 overseas travel jobs in the USA, Canada and the UK (4774 jobs alone published in the USA). With this database you will find all jobs published in over 1,200 job boards, newspapers and other publications with just one search. How to get an international job? The basic idea: Zero in on your chosen field, then seek out global employers. The idea that overseas jobs with American companies are plentiful is a myth. Most American companies hire locally, in whatever countries they operate in, for entry-level jobs and send only a few Americans abroad, mostly in management positions. One huge global company that recruits at U. of Texas, for instance, has more than 275,000 employees; only about 300 of them are Americans working overseas. That's not to say that you should give up on finding an international career -- only that you need to approach it realistically. you first need to decide what you want to do. Then find a way to do this internationally. In general, being fluent in several languages is very important but may not be as big a factor as you might think. The most important issue: You need to bring strong work-related skills that enable you to do the job. There are a few pockets of opportunity in almost any business you can name: In retailing for instance, some buyers travel extensively in Europe and Asia. In advertising, you can specialize in crafting ad campaigns for overseas clients. In management consulting, there are jobs that require you to work on international projects. Once you have figured out what kind of work you're interested in, you can begin to get some experience. Then focus on finding ways to do it internationally. Your best bet is to move to a city with lots of overseas connections, if you don't already live in one. New York City is number one in this regard, but Miami, Philadelphia, and Chicago offer plenty of opportunities in shipping, banking, consulting, and other global businesses, Brooks says. San Francisco and Los Angeles serve as major U.S. hubs for companies with dealings in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Anne Fischer in an article published in Fortune (July 17, 2007): How to beat a backstabber at work That said, do emphasize to potential employers that learning a foreign language thoroughly is really about developing an understanding for a whole unfamiliar culture. "What you want to convey is that learning these languages opened you up to fresh perspectives, so that you have an ability to look at things in a different way," says Brooks, director of liberal arts career services at the University of Texas at Austin. As for leveraging all that globe-trotting you've done, Brooks says, don't present your extensive overseas travel as just a series of vacations. "When students come back from a junior year abroad or a foreign internship, I always ask them, 'Okay, who has a disaster story?'," says Brooks. "And of course almost everyone does. They lost all their luggage, including their passport and visa, in a place where they didn't speak a word of the language, for example. Those are great stories to tell an employer! It's chance to show off your problem- solving skills and resourcefulness, and that you can adapt in an unfamiliar situation." Brooks takes a dim view of placement agencies that charge you a fee in exchange for the promise of an overseas job. "Employers pay the fees at reputable employment agencies, so don't be fooled by ads in newspapers or online," she says. If you can't resist trying one of these outfits, she adds, contact the Better Business Bureau and your state attorney general's office first to see if the agency has any black marks against it -- a bit of wise counsel that applies equally to fee-based employment agencies claiming to offer U.S. jobs, too. The trend for overseas travel jobs seems to increase despite the international job crisis. Guess this is a result of a globalization of sofar local job markets. An article called "Nomadic Brits queue up to work overseas", published on Lloyds TSB (14 November 2008) calls Britain is a nation of intrepid travellers with a desire to experience working life overseas. A survey of more than 1,500 working Brits has found almost a third (32 per cent) have been employed outside the UK at some point in their career, working an average of just over a year overseas. For British workers spending at least a month abroad, Europe is the most likely destination with more than half (56 per cent) of respondents working there. Twenty per cent of Brits have headed further afield to Asia, and nearly one in five (18 per cent) has worked abroad in both North America/Canada and the Middle East. Thirty per cent of Brits who took a job overseas for more than a month did it to experience a new culture and nearly a quarter (24 per cent) saw it as an opportunity to enhance their career. One in four (25 per cent) made the move because it was a necessary for the role. Not everyone takes to a new environment like a duck to water however. More than a third of Brits who worked abroad for more than a month (35 per cent), cited being away from friends and family as one of the most difficult aspects of their stay. Other hurdles included needing to speak a different language (27 per cent), diverse working practices or cultures (26 per cent) and missing things they took for granted, such as a local pub or television show (23 per cent). Nearly 20 per cent of Brits found managing their finances difficult while in a foreign country including opening a bank account, organising a mortgage, and keeping track of finances at home. Not surprising considering more than three quarters (77 per cent) took no action to get their finances in order before heading abroad. Stephanie Cousin, Head of Operations, Lloyds TSB International, comments, "We're certainly a nation of intrepid travellers and whether it's to gain international work experience or simply escape the weather, it's clear that many of us may be working overseas for part of our career. Living away from home can be stressful, so you need to do your homework and sort out the important things, like finances, before you depart." The research also shows: -Men are almost twice as likely to have worked overseas than women (42 per cent vs. 22 per cent) -Women are likely to spend longer working abroad than men (14.6 vs. 12.1 months), on average. -Men are more likely to have worked in Asia (25 per cent vs. 12 per cent) and the Middle East (24 per cent vs. 6 per cent). -Twenty-one percent of 18-24 year olds who worked abroad for more than a month have worked in Asia compared with nine per cent of 45-54 year olds. -Technology/IT (50 per cent) and Professional Services (43 per cent) industries have the highest proportions of overseas worker. P.D.: I found 4,915 overseas travel jobs published in the UK using the above mentioned database (http://2ajobguide.com/ overseas_travel_jobs.aspx). These are about 300 jobs more than I found a few months ago. A graphical demonstration of the job trend can be found he http://www.indeed.co.uk/jobtrends?q=...40517038 6600 |
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: -Play a more active role in combating global warming Nasa's found a way to regulate the thermonuclear reactions on the sun?! |
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:34:15 -0800 (PST), Bolaleman
wrote: What you call "state-sponsored torture" was analyzed a few months ago... Am I alone in thinking that half-drowning suspects, leaving them naked in cold weather - putting them in metal boxes in Summer tropical weather, procuring prolongued sleep deprivation, to name just the first four reported abuses that came to mind, is not to be called 'torture"? Even the Nazis allowed (admittedly patchy) Red Cross prisoner visitations, in WW11 BrianW |
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On Nov 16, 9:52*pm, Brian Whatcott wrote:
On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:34:15 -0800 (PST), Bolaleman wrote: What you call "state-sponsored torture" was analyzed a few months ago... Am I alone in thinking that half-drowning suspects, leaving them naked in cold weather - putting them in metal boxes in Summer tropical weather, procuring prolongued sleep deprivation, to name just the first four reported abuses that came to mind, * * is not to be called 'torture"? *Even the Nazis allowed (admittedly patchy) Red Cross prisoner visitations, in WW11 BrianW I think you are absolutely right! |
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On Nov 22, 5:29*pm, Bolaleman wrote:
On Nov 16, 9:52*pm, Brian Whatcott wrote: On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:34:15 -0800 (PST), Bolaleman wrote: What you call "state-sponsored torture" was analyzed a few months ago.... Am I alone in thinking that half-drowning suspects, leaving them naked in cold weather - putting them in metal boxes in Summer tropical weather, procuring prolongued sleep deprivation, to name just the first four reported abuses that came to mind, * * is not to be called 'torture"? *Even the Nazis allowed (admittedly patchy) Red Cross prisoner visitations, in WW11 BrianW I think you are absolutely right! Here are some facts about Guantanamo and Obama's position on its detention operation. - Bush administration officials repeatedly said they wanted to close the controversial prison but never advanced a plan to do so. They concluded this year closure would require legislation that was too difficult to negotiate in a heated election season. - Obama said he will close Guantanamo and that U.S. civilian courts and the traditional military courts-martial system can handle detainee trials, rather than the separate system set up by President George W. Bush and Congress. - Obama on Sunday said: "I have said repeatedly that I intend to close Guantanamo, and I will follow through on that. I have said repeatedly that America doesn't torture, and I'm going to make sure that we don't torture." - The detention camp was set up to hold foreign terrorism suspects captured after U.S.-led forces invaded Afghanistan to root out al Qaeda and its Taliban protectors in response to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. - The United States holds about 255 prisoners at Guantanamo and has released or transferred to other governments about 500 other suspects previously held there. - The Pentagon plans to try as many as 80 prisoners but only two have been tried so far. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in six pending cases, including those of five men accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks and one accused of masterminding the bombing that killed 17 U.S. sailors aboard the warship USS Cole in Yemen in 2000. Source: FACTBOX-Facts about the Guantanamo prison camp (from Reuters) Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:32pm EST (Reporting by Jane Sutton in Miami and Donna Smith in Washington; Editing by Vicki Allen) http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCan.../idUSN20413922 |
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