Paint With A Dolphin June 29, 2010
58901 Overseas Hwy
Grassy Key, Florida 33050
Grassy Key, Florida 33050
After watching an exciting behavior session, children will join the trainers on the dock for an up close introduction to the dolphins. Then, they'll kneel and hold the T-shirt over the water while the dolphins paint using the colors chosen. A commemorative photograph will also be available for purchase. If the accompanying adult does not wish to participate fully in the program, then a nominal $10 fee will be charged.
Added by Upcoming Robot on May 13, 2010
Comments
Hoosier84
Howdy!
I’m president of the International Peace Operations Association (IPOA). We're the guys holding the Summit mentioned above. I think it'd be worth looking at our association before you condemn it like this advertisement does.
The reason we founded IPOA was to make international peacekeeping succeed. The West has largely abrogated responsibility to support humanitarian peace operations in places like Darfur, Eastern DRC and Mogadishu, leaving these remarkably difficult peacekeeping missions to militaries from the poorest countries in the world. It is private sector support - logistics, aviation, security, landmine removal, medical services, transport etc. - that makes peace operations in Africa possible. IPOA has a proactive Code of Conduct written and updated by Human Rights specialists, NGOs and academics, as well as an online complaint process. Industry self-regulation can never replace governmental oversight and accountability, but we can be progressive in our efforts and do much to fill the gaps. Operations in support of international peacekeeping efforts deserve a higher standard of ethics.
In regards to AFRICOM, the opposition to it is remarkably vocal - but also misguided. I urge people to read up on the organization themselves before they oppose it. AFRICOM will bring greater focus and coordination to the continent. Its unique structure will ensure greater governmental coordination of policies - which considering how chaotic U.S. policies toward African have been in the past can only be a good thing.
The Africa continent has been marginalized for too long in U.S. policy - especially security policy. Before AFRICOM the continent was split between three separate Commands – no wonder peacekeeper-training policies such as ACOTA (which is very popular among African states) have been so spotty and uncoordinated. I'm dismayed at how many folks appear to be arguing for *greater* marginalization of the continent.
Please approach the issue with an open mind. AFRICOM is far more nuanced than it has been portrayed.
Regards,
Doug Brooks
President, IPOA
DBrooks AT IPOAonline DOT org