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The Internet's role in modern terrorism and decentralized communication

Modern terrorism is often said to have a very unique and particular character, not the least of which is the dominant influence of the Internet in shaping and supporting its activities.

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Legal and technical approaches to mitigating cyber attacks

The future of Cyber security relies on the quality of decisions that the government seconded by the private sector process as for now. Attacks on networks and databases have become a complex and lucrative activity that attracts a financial gain for people involved in that business.

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Cycles of vengeance in Aeschylus's Oresteia and O'Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra

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Immigration and identity in Mohsin Hamid's "The reluctant fundamentalist"

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Big data's privacy concerns and political applications

Faris (2013) speculates as to whether NSA leaks will compromise big data's future. The article, published on the website Dataversity, notes that there is public concerns about data leaks at NSA.

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How SAS Institute motivates employees through work environment, benefits, and leadership

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Biological, sociological, and psychological factors in crime causation

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Fabrication and corruption in "Shattered Glass" and "The War Room"

Stephen Glass, the protagonist of the film, played by Hayden Christensen, works for The New Republic as a reporter. His use of colorful stories to draw attention from readers earns him a solid reputation amongst his peers and his employers.

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Organizational politics and its impact on leadership effectiveness

Vigoda (2000) defines organizational politics as a behavior that strategically maximizes one's self-interests at the expense of the interests of others, and the needs of the greater organization.

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High cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk in diabetic patients

Mrs. X. Diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol are all strongly correlated. Even when diabetes is being well-managed, the patient's risks factors increase for comorbidity with these disorders. "High blood pressure has long been recognized as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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