... plane to Beijing. Federal agents found the files on her computer and other electronic devices during a random security search at the airport (Kelleher). Jin simultaneously worked for Motorola as well as a Beijing-based company called Kai Sun News Technology Co., or SunKaisens, which is affiliated with the Chinese military (Harris). Jin waived her right to a jury trial, leaving it in the ... steal business secrets (Kelleher). US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald highlighted the importance of the matter to the US government and the strides that are being taken to eliminate the problem. According...

• Word Count: 577
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Following a series of political assassinations of Afghanistan's political leaders, the United States' military officers have seen dramatic improvement in securing the country. Following the assassination of Osama bin Laden, President Obama announced the hasty drawdown of the extra "surge" troops he ordered to finish off the al-Qaeda regime. However, there have been several recent acts of violence that have some officials worried. Following the assassination of Ahmed Wali Karzai, the president's half-brother, a suicide car bomber attacked a police headquarters, killing twelve policemen and a ch...

• Word Count: 527
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

A landlord of a Philadelphian apartment discovered four mentally handicapped people chained in the basement when he went to investigate a short circuit on October 15th. Turgut Gozleveli discovered dogs locked inside of the boiler room and four adults hiding underneath a blanket. They were hunched together in a space not tall enough for an adult to stand, surrounded in human waste with only a jug of orange juice (Hoye). He unchained them while asking questions about their identity, but he didn't receive any answers. Believing them to be illegal immigrants, Gosleveli called in the police who qui...

• Word Count: 787
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... 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 Barack Obama, the United States allowed a new era of American politics to be ushered in. And the way it all happened was revolutionary, too. The Internet has, it seems, forever changed the way Americans experience their ... political lives. The Internet has infiltrated our everyday lives in countless ways: We bank online, we shop online, we work online, and we form social relationships online. And, in ...

• Word Count: 251
• Approx Pages: 1
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Jennifer Mee, a Floridian teenager who once gained fame as the "hiccup girl," is now in the spotlight for a different reason. Hee was recently charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting and armed robbery of Shannon Griffin. Griffin's body was found with "several gunshots to his upper body." Mee brought Griffin to a home where two others, Laron Raiford and Lamont Newton, robbed him at gunpoint (Flam). "Jennifer Mee lured the victim to the address...

• Word Count: 491
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... you will not really know if you are on the cutting edge or if it is more of the same old stuff. So what are they and why do many people think that they are the answer to concerns about pollution? So What Are Alternative Fuels? Alternative fuels are made from something ... eliminated. So why are they now being widely used now? One of the most obvious issues is cost. Newer technologies often cost more and the electric car is no exception. The battery must be recharged for long periods of time which makes for a convenience issue. Now, cars can be ... a quick fill up to keep going. The elec...

• Word Count: 414
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... is also one of the most liberal members of the House. However, many leaders fear that his measure would pass with backing from an unlikely coalition of liberals and conservatives. This would send the wrong message to allies engaged in other conflicts with the United States. The other option was proposed by Speaker John A. Boehner, which called for President Obama to paint a ... clearer picture for Americans on why we are engaged in the Libya mission (Steinhauer). "The president really does need to step up and help the American people understand why these missions are ... long-term cons...

• Word Count: 1319
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... failed because President Barack Obama was at an economic nations summit in Seoul (Ramstad). The free trade deal includes provisions on auto imports, exports and tariffs, the major stumbling blocks from previous negotiations that prevented the president from signing a revised treaty earlier. The agreement requires South Korea to cut ... South Korean automobiles during the five year period. Historically, the imbalance of exports and imports in the automobile industry was so severe that it accounted for three-fourths of the $10.6 billion U.S. trade deficit with South Korea. Furthermore, the...

• Word Count: 760
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... event of success, the other taking full blame in case the offensive was defeated. The men knew what they were heading into, and they went anyhow; not for a chain of command, but because of complete trust in an inspired and inspiring leader. History books are filled with the stories of brave men who fought for the inspired leaders that sent them charging valiantly ... and willingly to their deaths for a cause bigger than themselves. Leadership and the army go hand in hand, for men will neither fight nor die for ... die for those who lead them. Leadership is about serving. It's about giv...

• Word Count: 401
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... , chief government spokesman, claiming that civilian casualties are now "direct hits" instead of "collateral damage" (McDonnell). In light of this accusation, NATO released a statement saying, "Every mission is planned and executed with tremendous care to avoid civilian casualties" (McDonnell). The Libyan government poses the greatest threat to civilians, although the country is quick to draw attention to any NATO mistakes. Journalists were ... policy, brought the debate to the public eye on Sunday. The two leaders believe the country is just in its military interventions around the worl...

• Word Count: 1042
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... be discussing this." This episode created a division between Olmert, Barak, and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, who was not asked to return for the customary fourth year of service. The bombing of the site in Syria was generally welcomed by Israelis because it has such close ties with Iran. "They were trying the beginnings of a nuclear weapons program, ... that's pretty clear. Any nuclear facility built by Israel's declared enemies -- and by that I don't mean countries in the Persian Gulf -- is cause for concern," said Joshua Teitelbaum, Senior Research ... permis...

• Word Count: 507
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... expected him to do all this in four years. It was almost a given that we would give him eight. Then the mortgage industry crashed, and the economy tanked with it. Barack Obama will now have to spend at least his first four years putting American back to work, funding projects that are necessary, but were ... not at the forefront of his dream. We will get better roads and structurally better schools. Maybe the tax code will get fixed, maybe not. A ... soon. Unlike Bill Clinton, Obama is coming into an economy that was bleeding profusely from every portal. He will not simply be able to r...

• Word Count: 582
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... to use your time wisely. Classes may only take a few hours a week, but what about assignments done outside of class? How long will studying and homework take? The more you plan ahead, the better off you will be. With only twenty four hours in a day, you need to make the most of them. You cannot do everything so decide what is essential ... of your life will be stressful. Trying to get everything done at work and at school while trying to maintain your personal life will be a real challenge. You do not want the stress of the situation to start leaking into other areas of your life. Effec...

• Word Count: 434
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... of protein. This allows protein to be used for building and maintain body tissue. Vitamins and minerals are also found in foods and contribute to the overall well being of the body and to an individuals" energy level. A diet that focuses on vegetables and fruits is an excellent way to increase energy. Vegetables and fruits with deep rich colors should be focused on such as carrots, spinach ... , and berries. These items have a higher content of nutrients and will help your overall health which will in turn help increase your energy ... to function. By choosing a diet that supplies your ...

• Word Count: 407
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography

... greatly differed for the three ethnic groups. Black households had $5,677 in wealth on average, Hispanic households had $6,325, and white households average $113,149 in wealth. Furthermore, unemployment rates for blacks and Hispanics rose at a faster pace than for whites, according to a study by the Center for American Progress. At ... groups than for whites (The Huffington Post). "The median wealth of white households is 20 times that of black households and 18 times of Hispanic households," wrote a market analyst (Chung). While these reports revealed some startling figures, they also pr...

• Word Count: 551
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... power must be utilized in a positive manner to move the organization forward. If power is not used in a positive manner, it can have devastating consequences for the organization. Politics With the basic context of power explicated, it is now possible to consider what is meant by politics in this same context. Boe goes on to note the definition of politics ... it comes to political positioning. The inability to determine what is appropriate can lead to significant problems with infighting. This can have an impact on employee morale and the productivity of the organization as a whole. Po...

• Word Count: 1050
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... is a sense in which that is true. There are not a lot of moderates hanging out at town hall meetings, and those that are can be easily swayed into the fray with a couple of well placed phrases from highly paid lobbyists posing as the "trustworthy looking older gentleman/lady" from "down the ... are smart. They don't stand up and scream that Barrack Obama is the devil. That would result in discrediting them and thereby their viewpoint. Instead, these puppeteers will say something that the crowd can agree with, such as "Hitler promised healthcare to everyone too and there is no way I want...

• Word Count: 888
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography

... for slave labor hints to the extent of the conflict and crushing fall-out from global Capitalism. This extreme form of exploitation is many times individually justified, as the slave-holders believe they are masters in the world of business and need to tend to those, who are not equipped with business-sense with guidance. People are, also, traded just as commodities in the ... world of human trafficking and the latter two examples should give pause to any person in favor of globalization ... and the extent of actions taken to compete and cash-in in countries throughout the world. Hyper...

• Word Count: 951
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... based support I have received. I would also like to express my respect and esteem for my colleague and friend, Agustin Carstens," she said (Rooney). The global financial institution desperately needed a new leader because of their involvement with the European Union and the European Central Bank to provide financial support to Greece and other troubled European economies who need immediate help (Rooney). Lagarde is already ... While in Paris, she advised the Greek government to come to terms with the political differences that exist and approve the austerity measures that are currently pr...

• Word Count: 519
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... a foreign made drug. The first of three drugs administered to Landrigan in his execution was sodium thiopental, a sedative that has been scarce in the US because of raw material problems with its sole American manufacturer. To make up for its scarcity, Arizona obtained the drug from Britain. Landrigan's lawyers challenged this in court because federal inspectors have not approved any of ... has temporarily slowed the pace of executions since last spring. Other states, along with Arizona, could obtain the drug from overseas sources. However, this could lead to an increase in lawsuits fro...

• Word Count: 523
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography

... excused from paying the $1,000 fines that the judge could have potentially imposed. However, Judge Katherine Tanksley offered her a new trial and a chance to clear her name (Garner). The man who killed 4-year-old A.J. Nelson, Jerry L. Guy, was charged with five years in prison, but he was released after only six months of jail time to serve the remainder on probation. During ... led a prayer before entering the courtroom asking for justice to be served. Even the prosecutors only asked for probation and community service. "The state never thought this defendant deserved jail time," said ...

• Word Count: 529
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... , Karzai began pushing peace talks, although his efforts had not yet allowed the government and insurgents to meet, but representatives have been in touch (Graham-Harrison). "Peace talks are going on with the Taliban. The foreign military and especially the United States itself is going ahead with these negotiations," Karzai said during a speech in Kabul. "The peace negotiations between the ... Afghan government and the Taliban movement are not yet based on a certain agenda or physical meetings, there ... bring insurgents in from the cold," Hayden said (Graham-Harrison). Taliban reinte...

• Word Count: 769
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... finally receive their long-awaited iPhone 4g, which promised over 100 new features. Among these, the iPhone 4g boasts video calling, HD video recording, a 5-megapixel camera, iBooks, and the highest-resolution phone screen ever. With all the hype about the iPhone's new additions, it seems as if there's virtually nothing that this phone can't do. Except for one thing – get service ... was capable of using 4th generation wireless internet standards when, in fact, it still uses the 3rd generation standards. Apple products are notoriously bad with WiFi, and the iPhone 4G seems to be no ex...

• Word Count: 757
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography

... are flawed in some way if they go beyond the gender roles assigned to them by tradition. The tradition has not been broken by Feminists and all scientific arguments for behavior deemed inappropriate for a child's sex is used a "back up" of sorts to explain so-called oddities in children. Parents ... swallow this hook, line, and sinker even if in the recesses of their consciousness, they know it is wrong to influence children to be anyone other than who they are. Without a ... change in attitude, this trend will continue, as the parents of today were the first recipients of equal rights...

• Word Count: 627
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... use Inkscape, instead of Adobe Photoshop - Gimp, instead of Internet Explorer - Mozilla Firefox or Chrome etc. And these programs can do everything (or nearly everything) you previously did with your old software. The fact that the code is available for everyone has another advantage - the bugs and security problems are fixed faster because there is a large community of programmers all over the world ... you have any problems you can ask for help from the community of users and developers of these programs and usually you should get help quickly. On the other side, not everything is gre...

• Word Count: 578
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate