Remember the 'Cold War' the US and allies 'won' way back in the 20th century? The massive defense mobilization (our parents and grandparents) built the stockpiles of mines. So it is possible to maintain an inventory while no longer importing or building.
As a side note... As an Army Combat Engineer, most of the live mines we trained with and detonated were 1940s and 1950s vintage.
Geneva conventions demand that all buried mines are tracked and mapped. Could it be that the countries that have so many mines do not believe or adhere to Geneva conventions? How useful is any ban by a 'civilized' group of nations then?
It is interesting that nations that have never won a modern war (and those induhviduals that do not understand how or why wars are won) want to ban the tools. And then, when we are at war, this same group wonders why it takes so long to win.
New Jersey has a union and with that come union mentalities. The union is not dealing with business but your government representatives who are watching over your tax revenue.
Most places do not have unions nor people that are willing to pay more in taxes to support proper effort:benefits for these community workers (including police, fire, etc)
There are some benefits for teachers, but so there are for many jobs. There are some real dolts for teachers and the worst go on to administration (just like IT culture). Teachers have to deal with a bunch of unseen problems.
I take issue with the show up and go home part. Teaching requires much more behind the scenes.
Consider this schedule: 0530 Wake up 0600 Breakfast/Commuting 0700 In the 'office' 0720 kiddies show up yell at kids to be quiet, break up fights, deal with back talkers and when done, teach (15 min for lunch || decompression) 1420 kiddies go home 1500 administrative meeting || parent conferences or "this is why Johnny needs Ridilan 'cause I am tired of dealing with your poor excuse for parenting" 1600 meeting ends 1610 coordinate for tomorrows parent teacher conferences 1645 grade some papers; prep classroom for tommorrow 1730 Commuting 1800 home eat dinner; talk to spouse 1900 plan next week; prep for tommorrow; grade papers 2200 bedtime
Please note that the contract day ends at 1500. To be a pro, you have to put in more hours than you get paid not unlike other professions, but note that in the schedule above, there are MANDANTORY events outside of the contract time.
Teachers develop skills that make them effective administrators and leaders. So in districts that to not place value in teachers, teachers place value on their skills and find another job. How does this positively affect society?
I definitely do not need to work this hard at my job. And I get free coffee! (they took the sodas out last year)
It is not a motto per se, but is is part of the creed: Ranger Creed
Avoid the slashdot effect, see below:
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high "esprit de corps" of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One Hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I'm a specially selected and well trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight onto the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.
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Remember the 'Cold War' the US and allies 'won' way back in the 20th century? The massive defense mobilization (our parents and grandparents) built the stockpiles of mines. So it is possible to maintain an inventory while no longer importing or building.
As a side note... As an Army Combat Engineer, most of the live mines we trained with and detonated were 1940s and 1950s vintage.
Geneva conventions demand that all buried mines are tracked and mapped. Could it be that the countries that have so many mines do not believe or adhere to Geneva conventions? How useful is any ban by a 'civilized' group of nations then?
It is interesting that nations that have never won a modern war (and those induhviduals that do not understand how or why wars are won) want to ban the tools. And then, when we are at war, this same group wonders why it takes so long to win.
New Jersey has a union and with that come union mentalities. The union is not dealing with business but your government representatives who are watching over your tax revenue.
Most places do not have unions nor people that are willing to pay more in taxes to support proper effort:benefits for these community workers (including police, fire, etc)
There are some benefits for teachers, but so there are for many jobs. There are some real dolts for teachers and the worst go on to administration (just like IT culture). Teachers have to deal with a bunch of unseen problems.
I take issue with the show up and go home part. Teaching requires much more behind the scenes.
Consider this schedule:
0530 Wake up
0600 Breakfast/Commuting
0700 In the 'office'
0720 kiddies show up
yell at kids to be quiet, break up fights, deal with back talkers and when done, teach (15 min for lunch || decompression)
1420 kiddies go home
1500 administrative meeting || parent conferences or "this is why Johnny needs Ridilan 'cause I am tired of dealing with your poor excuse for parenting"
1600 meeting ends
1610 coordinate for tomorrows parent teacher conferences
1645 grade some papers; prep classroom for tommorrow
1730 Commuting
1800 home eat dinner; talk to spouse
1900 plan next week; prep for tommorrow; grade papers
2200 bedtime
Please note that the contract day ends at 1500. To be a pro, you have to put in more hours than you get paid not unlike other professions, but note that in the schedule above, there are MANDANTORY events outside of the contract time.
Teachers develop skills that make them effective administrators and leaders. So in districts that to not place value in teachers, teachers place value on their skills and find another job. How does this positively affect society?
I definitely do not need to work this hard at my job. And I get free coffee! (they took the sodas out last year)
It is not a motto per se, but is is part of the creed:
Ranger Creed
Avoid the slashdot effect, see below:
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high "esprit de corps" of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One Hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I'm a specially selected and well trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight onto the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
c. don't drive incredibly recklessly
Whew! I'm glad recklessly is still ok.
"It's a rental."