I am an Archaeological Field Technician. I found this description while doing a search for potential field work in California. The firm that I work for is much better than what this describes. We are full-time employees, treated with respect, generally properly prepared, and even have health insurance. However, you cannot work in this field without hearing about conditions like this throughout the industry.
What is an Archaeological Technician?
The people who go out into the heat, rain, and snow to survey and record the information needed for compliance reports (for Archaeology and Cultural Resources required under Federal Law) are the true work horses of the Cultural Resource Management Industry. These legions of underpaid and unappreciated people are the "Archaeological Technicians." But, what exactly does it mean to be an "Archaeological Technician?
What is an Archaeological Technician?
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Friday, April 08, 2005
Flying the flag for the Pope at half-staff.
***Note: This rant is an incomplete thought. I just wanted to get it out there, as it was bugging me. ***
As you may know, I live in Charleston, SC. When I listen to the radio, I listen to 96 Wave. On the station, they have a guy who does editorials, who calls himself "The Southern Avenger." It is important to point out that the Avenger wears a wrestling mask with the Confederate flag on it when making public appearances. The Southern Avenger is a smart guy, a great writer, and sometimes I even agree with him.
In his latest piece, which aired today, he says:
"For example – as we all know, the Pope just died. Most people liked the old man and are making a point to pay their respects. In Wisconsin, this meant orders from the governor to fly all flags at half staff for the entire week. A nice gesture, right? Not according to the "Freedom from Religion Foundation," -whoever in hell that is - who believe that honoring the Pope in this manner is an endorsement of Catholicism. "
What really got me about this is that, at least in the US, the pope is a sitting foreign dignitary. The Holy See received it's sovereignty from Italy on February 11, 1929, and the US recognizes this status. Additionally , the Pope is recognized as the Chief of State. This means that the President ordering our flag to be flown at half-staff, yes half-staff, is covered under US code title 4,7 section m:
In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law.
As you can see, it is appropriate, and not a separation of church and state issue to honor the memory of a Foreign Head of State by flying our flag at half-staff.
Enough for now..
Ciao
As you may know, I live in Charleston, SC. When I listen to the radio, I listen to 96 Wave. On the station, they have a guy who does editorials, who calls himself "The Southern Avenger." It is important to point out that the Avenger wears a wrestling mask with the Confederate flag on it when making public appearances. The Southern Avenger is a smart guy, a great writer, and sometimes I even agree with him.
In his latest piece, which aired today, he says:
"For example – as we all know, the Pope just died. Most people liked the old man and are making a point to pay their respects. In Wisconsin, this meant orders from the governor to fly all flags at half staff for the entire week. A nice gesture, right? Not according to the "Freedom from Religion Foundation," -whoever in hell that is - who believe that honoring the Pope in this manner is an endorsement of Catholicism. "
What really got me about this is that, at least in the US, the pope is a sitting foreign dignitary. The Holy See received it's sovereignty from Italy on February 11, 1929, and the US recognizes this status. Additionally , the Pope is recognized as the Chief of State. This means that the President ordering our flag to be flown at half-staff, yes half-staff, is covered under US code title 4,7 section m:
In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law.
As you can see, it is appropriate, and not a separation of church and state issue to honor the memory of a Foreign Head of State by flying our flag at half-staff.
Enough for now..
Ciao
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