Related News Items
US group condemns Egyptian military
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:03:07 -0800
A US pro-democracy group has condemned the Egyptian military for waging a 'war on civil society'.
Read More...
Otter Tail County Historical Society hosts Desert Storm Roundtable
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:13:45 -0800
Detroit Lakes, MN (WDAY TV) - The Otter Tail County Historical Society hosts a military roundtable about Desert Storm.
Read More...
Asia Society Expands, in Houston and Hong Kong
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:26:37 -0800
Founded to teach Americans about Asia, an organization is trying to strengthen ties among Asians too.
Read More...
Neuroscience could mean soldiers controlling weapons with minds
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:02 -0800
Neuroscience breakthroughs could be harnessed by military and law enforcers, says Royal Society report Soldiers could have their minds plugged directly into weapons systems, undergo brain scans during recruitment and take courses of neural stimulation to boost their learning, if the armed forces embrace the latest developments in neuroscience to hone the performance of their troops. These ...
Read More...
Military engineers offer scholarship, camp
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:50:26 -0800
PANAMA CITY - The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Panama City post is encouraging students from middle school through college to study engineering and the sciences by providing scholarships and "hands on" summer camp opportunities. SAME is awarding academic...
Read More...
How dementia drugs could be used by the military
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:06 -0800
Army leaders in various countries have trialled compounds that can keep soldiers awake and alert – or send them to sleep Drugs that reduce anxiety, tiredness and memory loss – all associated with the treatment of dementia – could be used "off-label" as cognitive enhancers by military personnel, according to a Royal Society report. While caffeine and nicotine are used routinely to reduce fatigue ...
Read More...
Moussa vision for Egypt could upset military
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:39:01 -0800
CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egypt run by Amr Moussa would be a civilian state with an army that enjoys respect but not "a life of its own," a vision that could challenge the privileges of generals who have been ruling since Hosni Mubarak was toppled from power. In an interview with Reuters, Moussa also said he would fight corruption to strengthen the economy, preserve strong ties with the United States ...
Read More...
US group condemns Egyptian military action
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:09:26 -0800
WASHINGTON, (AFP) — A US pro-democracy group condemned the Egyptian military yesterday for waging a "war on civil society" after the regime said it would put on trial dozens of activists, including 19 Americans.
Read More...
Society to offer special workshop
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:22:25 -0800
The Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society will sponsor a class on the use of Ancestry’s software, Family Tree Maker, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
Read More...
US should suspend military aid to Egypt until establishment of civilian government: Article
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:22:10 -0800
Washington, Feb 5(ANI): The US should suspend military assistance to Egypt until the civilian government is established because such a step "could help Egypt avoid decades of the violence, terrorism and cloak-and-dagger politics that continue to plague Pakistan," an article in a daily has said.
Read More...
