A little bit ago, I signed on with Twitter, a mini-blogging site.  And with your phone, you can connect to your Twitter account to receive updates via Short Message Service(SMS) or text messaging.  The reason why you would want to do something like this, is to be instantly updated or update your friends with news that is important to you.  It is a simple concept, but extremely powerful.  So I wanted to expand on this topic of text messaging, and try and tie this into how this could apply to counterinsurgency. From recruiting and propaganda, to putting out an alert to protect the citizenry from attack, text messaging is becoming a widely used tool of the populations of the world.  And in my view, if text messaging is used correctly, we can certainly enhance our counterinsurgency efforts in this war. 

Surprisingly, cellphones and the companies that sell the devices and plans are in wide use in such places like Iraq or Afghanistan.  These local populations with phones are making calls and they are text messaging one another, and this is what makes the cell phone an excellent tool to use in order to connect with these populations.

 And believe me, I have seen Iraqis text message one another with the same excitement and enthusiasm as anyone here in the US or world.  SMS is easy to use, and the technology is built into most phones that are used out there-and people like using it.  I think it’s that ‘passing notes’ in class feeling, when you text someone, and it can be fun.  It is also a universal feeling, and if you can read and push buttons on a phone, then you get to play.  But how do you get people involved and interested in text messages?  

My answer to that is entertainment.  You take the most popular past time of that country, and you find ways to take advantage of this interest with text messaging.  Much like American Idol here in the US, where viewers could text message votes and get involved with the process, you could apply something similar to Iraq or Afghanistan.  It does not have to be some American Idol thing-maybe soccer or something that the local population is excited about.  The point is to get the population to use that phone as a tool to connect, and then start expanding on this connection with other means that could be valuable to a SMS Counterinsurgency(COIN) plan.

I say SMS COIN plan, because anyone serious enough about connecting with a population and wanting to protect it, should exploit all and any methods to connect with that population.

  The technologies are there, the populations know how to use it(or could easily learn), and war planners and commanders on the front lines should not be afraid to take advantage of this.  But it must be done right, and there has to be a plan.

Now how could a planner use text messaging to their advantage.  Well, the first step is to ‘learn’ from others throughout the world, and see what works. Build that snowmobile, and find the experts to make it happen. I like the warning system that the Israelis are using for oncoming missiles-protecting the local population.  I like the Crime Stoppers use of text messaging as a tip line for criminals-population turning in the enemy.  I like the use of text messaging to send recruitment notices-reaching out to the population for manpower.  The only limit is your imagination as to the ways you could connect with the local population and find ways to protect them as well as entertain them.  The goal should be to empower that population, and make them feel a part of the process.  Use the local radio stations, and get people to vote in polls via text message about important issues. Or they could vote for their favorite soccer team, or send a text about the Taliban who are currently ravaging their village.  

The other angle with text messaging/cellphones is when people fall in love with that technology, they tend to protect it.  So once folks really enjoy the power of connecting, and someone threatens to take it away or destroys it, then the people will rise up.

One story in particular that demonstrated this, was what Dennis O’Brien, the CEO of cellphone company Digicel, talked about in Haiti. He describes how the people of Haiti were rioting against the government, and spared all the Digicel cellphone stores and towers.  The reason why, was because the cellphone was a major part of their lives.  From business deals, to affairs of the heart, to discussing politics with others, and so on-the cellphone was a prized and extremely useful tool for daily life in Haiti.  That is why they protected it, because they feared losing that vital tool of life and freedom.  I can only imagine how I would react if someone destroyed my cellphone service, or even my internet service-I would not be happy.

These are just a few ideas, but you get the basic idea.  And just last night, I was using text messaging to send in a vote in a poll about the US Vice Presidential debates.  I did it because I wanted to show a reaction to events, and voice an opinion. I wanted to connect and feel a part of the process. Like I said, if you are a war planner on the ground, and you do not have a SMS COIN plan, you are missing out on a huge opportunity to connect with the local population.

House building is a step by step process that is why Builders Website is comprised of talented individuals in their field in order to come up with the best homes and produce more and more satisfied clients after each project completion.  These people are more than willing to guide clients in their quest of finally acquiring the house they have aspired to have.  They will be there every step of the way from the first consultation up to the turnover of the property.

The Builders Website is composed of information consultants or experts who handle communications and entertain the questions of prospective clients; they suggest the packages available, locations and other options.  Then there are the counselors, who seek to identify the needs of the clients and helps to find the right plan for those needs, they never tire of listening to queries and house building problems.

Builders Website has in-house design consultants that will guide the clients in choosing colors, tile design and other aesthetic concerns in the house.  They have visuals available to give their clients an idea on what goes with what and what does not.  Then there are the suppliers where most of the materials come from, including furniture and fixtures for the completed house.  They also have partners responsible for financing needs of the clients, in case they need to secure loans or mortgage.

Perhaps one of the most important components of the Builders Website is the building team who are responsible for the planning and the construction, they are made up of architects who create the design, the engineers and the group of professionals who work on the project.  They are the experts when it comes to the structure and components of the house including the skeleton and installations; they are the ones who make the drawings and 3D renderings come to life and make sure they meet or exceed the standards.

A website or any firm or organization would not be complete without the customer service department that is why builders also have that.  They make sure that customers are satisfied and taken care of.  These people handle basic customer communication and refer concerns or other technical questions to the proper department concerned.  With a holistic organization whose departments and people are able to address the needs of clients, builders websites are gaining the advantage of serving more clients with the quality of service they are able to provide.

If you want to learn the Arabic language successfully, beyond the basic terms, “maa ismuk” (What is your name), “kaifa Haluk” (How are you), and “Shokran” (Thank You), you will need to undertake some serious study to try to come to grips with this difficult to grasp language.

There are many reasons why a person would want to learn the Arabic language. For some people it’s to connect with their Arab roots, allowing them to speak with Arab grandparents and relatives, some are learning it as a part of a curriculum, some to help out in business and some just love to learn languages. Regardless of the reason, learning Arabic is no cakewalk, you need to be extremely focused and dedicated as well as ensuring you arm yourself with some good learning tools.

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Discover how you learn best. A lot of people learn the Arabic language in many different ways. Some learn by paying for lessons, whether it be in a course of study or private tuition, others are more comfortable with self paced learning using, books, videos, audio cd’s or software. It will help if you immerse yourself in the culture of Arab speaking nations, understanding the politics, history, ideology and culture of a region will help you get a better feel for the language. You need a lot of patience, you know the saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day” well this applies to learning Arabic, more so than any other language. You need to be patient and try not to get frustrated as you tackle one of the human races most complex and challenging languages.

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Currently the role of Propecia in acne is controversal. In general, there is a multitude of conflicting evidence. According to some user reports, Propecia is the cause of acne, however others argue that it really clears acne up. 

Does Propecia Clear Acne? The Argument

Propecia works by regulating an androgen called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. DHT is considered to be a catalyst for male pattern baldness; thus when it is regulated, hair loss can be reduced, even reversed.

Propecia was first discovered during the course of finding a cure for prostate enlargement. However, because it regulates hormones such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, it was accidentally found to cause less hair loss. Because acne is partially considered to be a hormonal problem, a drug that can regulate hormones should be able to affect the condition.

Does Propecia Cause Acne? The Counter-Argument

If Propecia is argued to help alleviate acne, one may argue that it may also exacerbate it.

After all, science is still unsure of the full working of the body’s hormones. It does not take much imagination to think that Propecia may cause acne – indeed, some users of the drug have complained about the drug in those terms.

The Conclusion: Inconclusive

No one can say for sure if Propecia causes acne or if it treats it. There are cases of people who claim to have inadvertently treated their acne while using Propecia; there are also cases of people who began to have acne after using Propecia. In the end, it might boil down to the personal genetic and hormonal differences between individuals.