Теория и практика перевода. Терехова Г.В. - 78 стр.

confederation of states. At first the Belgian government and parliament had no hand
in the king's operations. Since Leopold II had been the first occupant of areas in
Central Africa, he held a strong position at the Conference of Berlin in 1884. His
demands were met. In 1885 the Belgian parliament agreed that Leopold II should
become the head of state of the Congo. In 1908 control of Congo was transferred to
the Belgian state.
        Although the great powers forced Belgium to remain neutral when it became
independent, it couldn't escape World War I. The Belgian army under the command
of King Albert I (1909-1934) was too small a match for the Germans, it nevertheless
could managed to halt the enemy at the river Yser. Belgium suffered greatly during
the war. The Yser region was laid waste.
        The years after the war were very difficult. The international economic crisis
affected the country. When Adolph Hitler came to power in Germany, the dangers
posed by that country rose again. From 1936 onwards Belgium took a neutral stance,
just as it had done before the 1914-1918 war, but Germany invaded again on May
10th, 1940. After 18 days king Leopold III (1934-1951) decided to capitulate. This
decision provoked a rupture with the government. After the war the royal question
dominated politics. In 1951 Leopold III abdicated in favor of his son Baudouin I.
This king reigned until his death in 1993. On August 9th, 1993 his brother Albert II
became the sixth King of the Belgians.
        The question of relations between the communities has played a highly
important part in recent Belgian history. Following four state reforms Belgium was
transformed into a federal state. The political scene is also dominated by economic
problems and increased internationalization. Belgium played an important role in the
creation of the Belgian-Luxembourg Economic Union, the Benelux and the European
Union. As a member of the United Nations, and in the service of world peace,
Belgium often sends its troops on peace missions or sends its observers to areas over
the world.

      2.2.2 Текст “Using Telemedicine in the Department of Defense”

        In order to meet increasing global crises, the U.S. military must find ways to
more effectively manage manpower and time. Joint Medical Operations –
Telemedicine (JMO- T) was developed by the Department of Defense to collect and
transmit near-real-time, far-forward medical data and has been successful in resolving
uncertain organizational and technological military deficiencies, improving medical
communications and information management. Deployable, mobile telemedicine
teams are the centerpiece of JMO- T. These teams have the capability of inserting
essential networking and communications elements into austere theaters, establishing
an immediate means for enhancing health protection, collaborative planning,
situational awareness, and strategic decision – making.
         JMO- T technology initiatives utilize these dedicated, small mobile teams
with a sophisticated IT infrastructure to provide telemedicine capabilities where
needed in the medical battle space. This IT infrastructure includes medical
equipment sets that use digital capture devices such as digital cameras, digital