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Hamas: from Terrorism to Politics
Harakat al-Maqawama al-Islamiyya (Hamas): From Terrorism to Politics
Hamas believes that the Zionist colonization scheme can only be extirpated through a holy struggle in which armed struggle is a basic instrument. Hamas also sees that the best way to conduct the fight with the Zionist enemy is to mobilize the resources of the Palestinian people to raise the banner of struggle in Palestine and to keep the embers of conflict burning until the conditions for a decisive battle with the enemy are complete ... believing in the sacredness of Palestine and its Islamic status, Hamas believes it impermissible under any circumstances to concede any part of Palestine or to recognize the Zionist occupation if it. (Simon and Stevenson, 2003,
| 3194 | Human Trafficking: 12 Million Silent Victims
The United Nations estimates that there are approximately 12 million people living in slavery today; the non-governmental organization Free the Slaves pegs the number at 27 million (Tran, 2007, p.22). Indeed, it seems difficult to associate the shiny new world of the 21st century with an ancient crime that objectifies and commercializes human beings.
Many contend, however, that the present success of human trafficking may be the bitter fruit of globalization. With global capitalism, goods flow from one end of the world to another. Some countries find new markets and expand. Others see their local industries drowned by foreign goods. The inequality of the market renders entire countries vulnerable to slavery and trafficking. J
| 2069 | Heroin: The Lifelong Addiction Reminder
Abstract
Heroin is a powerful narcotic that affects the brain and is highly addictive. It is commonly used as a recreational drug for the intense euphoria it induces. Once the person becomes addictive to heroin, due to person's tolerance, it becomes harder and harder to achieve the same euphoria. This is where the vicious cycle starts, the addict "lives to use and uses to live." Obtaining their drug is the most important thing in addict's mind and
| 367 | Is Algae the Answer to our Dependence on Foreign Oil?
Will Cars in the Future Run on Green Gas?
Millions of years ago, crude oil was formed. It was made by algae, and somehow then buried deep within the earth. These algae are still capable of producing oil. While it's easy to produce an algae biodiesel, a California company has recently been the first to be successful at refining this algal "green crude" into a high-octane gasoline chemically identical to conventional fuels, and capable of being used in any car made today with no engine modification.
The project was stopped in 1996, when crude oil prices dropped, but has recently been revived. Investors are writing huge checks. Many see algae fields developing i
| 539 | Government's Enforcement of Mandatory Speeding Law's
America is a country that is torn between doing what is safe and perhaps in the best interest of the nation versus what is the easiest way to accomplish the list of demands that faces almost every American on a daily basis. Sometimes the Federal Government has to step up to the plate and mandate some laws and take some action but once they do is there any way to turn back from them? The prices at the pump are astronomical, advertisements everywhere claim that speed kills yet most people are headed for the fast lane to make that next appointment regardless of the cost.
It was not until the 1970's when the government intervened and took away the regulation of speed on the nation's highways from the State Highway Departments. This was mainly
| 745 | California's ban on same-sex marriage
California voter's fought and won a constitutional ban that will prohibit marriage between two people of the same sex. After a $75 million campaign, voters decided the outcome of Proposition 8, dealing a blow to the gay and lesbian right's of men and women throughout the state of California.
Those who supported the ban focused on a few key issues during their campaigning of the bill. They believed that young children would be forced to accept gay marriages whether or n
| 382 | Emile by Jean Jacques Rousseau
Jean Jacques Rousseau was born in 1712 and was considered one of the best writers and philosophers of his time. He was known for his hectic lifestyle of traveling back and forth between Paris and his homeland of Geneva from the age of 16, when he suddenly found himself an orphan. His literary career did not take off until he was in his forties, with essays such as Discours sur les Sciences at les arts and the well-known work of art Emile, ou l'education. In Englis
| 375 | Garbage To Fuel: Technology's Impact on Saving the Earth
Plasma zapping to turn trash into usable fuel and a glasslike byproduct is not really a new idea. The basic premise is that burning trash at extremely high temperatures (around 8000 degrees centigrade) produces plasma, which breaks the trash down into it's molecular components. This "plasma gasification" produces a byproduct called "syngas", which is mostly hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This can be converted into fuel. The other byproduct is something that looks like molten black glass, which can be ground up and used to make asphalt.
Sounds, wonderful, doesn't it? All our garbage, going into a space age converter, that is energy negative, and produces usable byproducts. You know the old adage, "If it seems to good to be true, it pr
| 686 | Florida's Ban of Same Sex Marriage
Florida has added a constitutional ban on the union of same-sex couples in the state. Amendment 2 would classify a marriage as a union that is only allowable between a man and a woman. To overturn the amendment, less than 60 percent of votes against it would be needed. Amendment 2 received 62 percent of votes of support, denying those in same-sex unions the opportunity to enter into a legally binding marriage contract.
Many supporters of the ban
| 363 | The Negative Effects of Dancehall Music
Dancehall music, which has its roots in the reggae of the 1970s, has now become entrenched in American culture. Dancehall has brought social borders down, in a way, bringing those who inhabit an uptown world together with the downtown scene. But not always in a positive way.
Dancehall, like most music, is a form of self expression. It is an art form through which the entertainers explore and relate the events and issues of their lives. In dancehall's infancy, the message was predominantly light-hearted and even humorous, and it was always kept
| 446 | Al Qaeda message to Obama: A 'legacy of crimes' awaits you
Al-Qaeda's second-in-command used the Internet to send a clear message to the incoming American President, Barack Obama. On a Web posting directed at the new president, the group's leader warns that "a heavy legacy of crime awaits" him. The message, reported to be from Ayman al-Zawahiri, Obama is criticized for his position on foreign policy and Israel, and is ridiculed for his view on the state of the world.
For many people, the election of Barack Obama marked the culmination of the efforts of leaders
| 409 | Cultural differences in Corporal Punishment
In Snow White, the wicked queen told her hunter to take her stepdaughter into the woods and cut out her heart because she was more beautiful than her. Even Mother Goose's in "Old Woman in the Shoe" whipped her children soundly and sent them to bed without any bread (Straus, Gelles & Steinmetz, 1980).
American homes during the colonial days already practiced the harsh punishment for children. Inconsiderate discipline and physical punishment were normally accomplished for the purpose of instructing children. To drive the devil out from their child, they spank them. For many centuries, even with regards to education, maltreatment is done (Holden, 1997). Birch rod, whippings, and other bodily assaults were commonly used to punish child
| 3156 | The impact of Cell Phones on todays society
Cell phones have become the norm in today's society. In fact, most people are surprised if you don't have a cell phone, as those who don't are now in the minority. More than one out every two people now own a cell phone, and that number is growing larger every day. The impact of cell phones on society has become huge.
One reason that the cell phone has made such an impact on society today is because of the advances they have made with them through modern technology. When the cell phone first debuted, its only func
| 418 | Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (or ADR) refers to a variety of ways in which parties can deal with disputes, including going to court. "ADR" is a broad umbrella term that encompasses several different avenues toward resolution, depending on the type of situation. Essentially, there are three commonly used methods of resolving disputes, other than going to court: negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Negotiation:
When parties disagree, often they can work through the issue together and come to a mutually agreeable solution. The negotiations happen between the involved parties, and they w
| 486 | How the Visa Waiver Affects the U.S. Government
The United States government does not exist in a vacuum. For the U.S. to flourish, it is critical for the government to form strong international partnerships. The Visa Waiver program is one way the government is attempting to do just that.
Earlier this year, Congress opened the door for a solution to the visa waiver problem between the U.S. and several of its allies. Then, in March, the Hungarian, Slovakian, and Lithuanian governments signed MOUs (memoranda of understand) committing the U.S. government to help them qualify for the waiver program. In exchange, the U.S. would receive increased security assistance. These countries
| 515 | What Message did the Gettysburg Address Communicate to our War-torn Nations in 1863
On November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, President Abraham Lincoln gave the shortest, and most enduring speech ever delivered by an American President.
In his eulogy for Lincoln on June 1, 1865, Senator Charles Summer called Lincoln's Gettysburg Address a "monumental act", and said that Lincoln was wrong in thinking that "the world will little note, nor long remember what we say here." He went on to say that "The world noted at once what he said, and will never cease to remember it. The battle itself was less important than the speech."
It's often said that it's not what you say, it's how you say it. Barack Obama pointed out during his campaign that saying that a sp
| 597 | Recession or Depression?
With talk of major layoffs, bank closings and the stock market plummeting, many people are talking about economics and throwing around terms like recession and depression. The problem is that many people don't know what the terms actually mean or when to use them appropriately.
To some people, any time the economy seems bad, it is a recession. This is simply not the case. A recession, in economic terms, is a period of at least six months of negative growth of the gross domestic product.
Of course, to most people, that sounds like gibberish. What it means is that the economy can't just be slow, it has to actually be getting smaller. Despite the feeling nationally in the first half of 2008 that the
| 570 | President Elect Barack Obama
Cool, calm, not easily ruffled, and charismatic. All those words describe our next President, but who is he really? To answer that question, you have to go back to his childhood.
Remembering that most of what defines a person is determined by the time he is 5 years old, looking at Obama's early years is very telling as to who he is and why. He was born of a mixed race relationship at a time when that was not socially acceptable. Even as a toddler, the strain of a relationship with that kind of problems can shape a child.
Barack's father left when he was two. People do not usually have many memories before they are 3, so the father he was missing was just a fantasy figure he created, as he said in his book.
It's hard enough gr
| 600 | Barack Obama's First 30 Days in Office
Barack Obama, the 47 year-old senator-who-will-be-president will soon take his place in the coveted Oval office. And there will be no time to waste when he gets there. The new president will be facing the challenges of having to deal with two wars in which his country is embroiled, ensuring his country are safe from the threat of terrorism, and work toward helping the United States economy break free from the grips of recession.
In many ways, Obama's transition into the White House will be unlike any other presidential changeover. First, this is the first time the country has been in a war situation during a presidential election since the 60s, during t
| 534 | The Financial Benefits of Solar Power
Solar power is clean, plentiful, and cheap. The problem is that installing a solar system is very expensive. A professionally installed solar system designed to power everything in your house except the heating/cooling system can cost anywhere from $10,000-$30,000. If your average electric bill without heating or cooling is roughly $200 a month, it would take roughly 7-10 years to pay for itself. Most people don't want to wait that long to recoup their investment. You could recoup it faster if your local utility company has a way to buy the excess power generated back from you, but most of them haven't gotten to that point yet.
If you live in a remote area, solar power is a necessity. Wind power is not reliable enough to provide al
| 752 | How Did the Internet and New Media Affect the 2008 Presidential Elections
The 2008 American presidential election was unlike any other, in a number of ways. There was the possibility of a female vice-president pitted against the possibility of an African-American president - both potential history-making moments. Voting turnouts broke some records, and with the election of Senator B
| 251 | How the Current Economic Crisis has Changed Barack Obama's Plans and Policies for the United States
Barack Obama had great plans for this country. The country he envisioned was a place where the air was clean, everyone who wanted a job had one, our manufacturing base was rebuilt and working on producing green energy products.
He saw our schools gaining the status as the best in the world, and our children having every opportunity to pursue higher education. He saw us all driving fuel efficient or hybrid cars, or taking the new high speed rails that would be the base of the mass transit system he was in favor of.
He saw the rich no longer lining their pockets off of the misery of the middle class. He saw an equitable tax system, and a health care system where no one would ever die for lack of medicine or tre
| 582 | A New Era of Pirates on the High Seas
Pirates, and their trouble-making, are not just the thing of books and Hollywood blockbusters. Reports of piracy off the coast of Somalia more than doubled in 2008; as of late September 2008, a total of sixty ships had fallen victim to pirates. The upshot of this is that international trade has become pricier, which in turn gives these seafaring terrorists a new way to line their pockets. And these tyrants mean business.
During one incident this year, a showdown between government officials and pirates saw the l
| 419 | The Effects of the Housing Market on the United States Economic Crisis
While we are busy bailing out the banks, the real estate and construction industries are still in free fall. That's great for people who have money, terrible for those who depended on the money from those industries to support their homes and families.
We've heard a lot about Wall Street and the banks and how greed brought them down. We did not hear about how greedy the construction and real estate sales market was. All of the blame seemed to be put on the financial sector, when in fact, these two industries were actually complicit in pushing for more lenient guidelines so that they could build and sell homes.
Florida was the hardest hit of all by the construction bust. Already the fastest growing state in
| 579 | The Effect of the Automaker Bailout on the US Economy
The auto industry is huge, no one is denying that. The effect of even one major automaker closing down would be a big hit to the economy, not only from jobs lost in that company, but from all the jobs lost in the industries that supply them.
If all of the big three shut down, nationwide, over 3,000,000 jobs would be lost. We have always thought of the auto industry as being based in Michigan, but in fact, suppliers are spread across 27 states. Over 1.1 percent of Ohio's work force would be put out of work, at a time when the state is already struggling.
This type of job loss would roughly double the unemployment rate, and surely send us into an economic spiral that would take decades to pull out of.
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