Year: 2008

Welcome to the May 2nd Edition of Brigada!

It’s time for some spring cleaning! :-) Actually, it’s long over-due. With this issue of Brigada, we switch to more of a “Web 2.0” approach, inviting your input on each and every item. Now you can become...

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Check your Network Speed — for Free!

If you run Windows XP, Windows 2000, or good ole NT, you can clock your network speed for free by picking up the QCheck tool athttp://www.ixiacom.com/products/display?skey=qcheckIt’s cool, it’s fun, and it’s...

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Take Note of Critical Incidents… Graphically

Stop byhttp://www.globalincidentmap.com/to see where the problems are occurring. It’ll cost you $100/year to get the details, but the world map “blimp” view is free. :-) Seems like at least one rep. from each...

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Go To The Nations… As An English Teacher

Here’s an exciting and intensive 4-week TESOL course equipping you with effective English teaching techniques, sponsored by Youth With A Mission in Lebanon PA USA. School dates are July 13-August 8, August 17-September 12,...

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Learn Holistic Ministry at the Chalmers Center

The Chalmers Center for Economic Development will offer our “Foundations and Principles of Holistic Ministry” distance learning course twice this fall. The first offering is scheduled for August 18 – September...

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Learn English As A Second Language

Anyone who has a desire to learn English or to improve their English communication skills is encouraged to apply for this course sponsored by Youth With A Mission, Lebanon, PA, USA. The date of the school is July 20, 2008 to...

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The Unengaged Peoples Of Namibia

On a recent trip through northwest Namibia, many different people groups were noted. One of these was the Himba people of Namibia. The Himba are a small people group of about 50,000 in number. They are closely related to the...

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Take The First Step! (Join an OM ship crew)

Logos Hope, OM Ships’ newest vessel, is preparing to launch into fulltime active service. There is a unique opportunity to experience international ship life on board for 3 months in the first Short Term Exposure Programme...

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