Barry Seal, not widely recognized among the U.S. public, played a vital role in the U.S. strategy with revolutionaries all over the world. Not only did he lead a double life by living openly as a drug dealer, but also provided evidence to the CIA and DEA about other known associates. He trafficked both cocaine and guns in order to help fund third world revolutionaries that would benefit the interest of the United States. Barry could take all sorts of pressure. He helped bust many illegal trades and corruption within foreign governments. His tragic death left many people with sighs. One of the greatest undercover agents had been murdered. Barry had a saying, “If you can't stand the heat don't work in the kitchen,” followed by, “I can take the pressure.” Seal was a very young talented pilot who worked to obtain his license before the age of sixteen. He was only 15 years old when he started flying with only eight hours of training; he was also serving in the National Guard and Army Reserve. Flying with TWA, Trans World Airlines, he became one of the youngest captains to fly a Boeing 707 in 1964 (Berman 2), and also the youngest 747 captain that year (Aswell 1). He flew weapon to Fidel Castro, a Cuban communist revolutionary, in the late …show more content…
Attorney Lewis ungleshy told the judge that his ling made was a death sentenced for seal (Aswell 3). “His purpose there was to intum the commiotum and top United States officials of the methods and equipment used by drug smugglers… and (He) was scheduled to be a key witness in the government case against Jorge Ochoa, the head of one of the largest drug cartels in the world. WHY WAS SUCH AN IMPORTANT WITNESS NOT GIVEN PROTECTION WHETHER HED WANTED IT OR NOT?” Guste Asked (Aswell
Brad Meltzer is the son of Stewart and Teri Meltzer, who was born on April 1, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York City, NY. Meltzer attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his degree. He is the first in his immediate family to attend a four-year college. In 1993, Meltzer worked in sales by day in Games magazines and by night he worked on his first novel. He then graduated from Columbia Law School and was selected to the Columbia Law Review. Meltzer is an American political thriller novelist, non-fiction writer, TV show creator, and comic book author. He is one of the only authors to have his books on the bestselling lists for Fiction, Nonfiction, Advice, comic books, and Children’s Books. He has currently been put on the Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors list by The
Bruce Dawe, an Australian known poet, born 1930 is still one of the biggest selling and most highly regarded poets of Australia. His ability to write such influential poems has made an impact on a number of people, as each poem can be related to the ordinary living lives of Australians throughout the years. Bruce Dawe's poems are interesting because they comment on the lives of ordinary people. This statement is agreed on. In relation to the statement, three key poems can be linked being Enter Without So Much as Knocking (1959), Homo Suburbiensis (1964) and Drifters (1968).
Bobby Seale was born in Texas, on October 22, 1936. He similar to Newton moved to Berkley and lived in crowded, dirty housing projects. Throughout his childhood he was constantly surrounded by poverty, partly due to his father not receiving a proper education. He joined the U.S. Air Force but then was discharged after he began to curse at his superior, for disrespecting him. He then enrolled to Meritt College and joined the Afro-American Association, where he met Newton.
For many years there was a lot of separation between whites and blacks, that is also known as segregation.
the idea, several weeks before Ross's trial, that the CIA was involved with Blandon's drug sales…Webb also suggested questions to Fenster in the courtroom, according to Webb and Fenster.”
Wayne Williams was charged with murdering two people in Atlanta, Georgia. Shockingly enough, he was also linked to the killing of ten other boys. The way the evidence effected this trial is what makes the case so well known. There were 28 different types of fibers linking Williams to the murder victims. That can be an overwhelming amount of evidence. This case happened in the 1980s and the evidence presented in the case was crucial to proving Williams guilt.
Holt Renfrew, is high-end retail chain for designer fashions and cosmetics that imports their products from Europe, Asia and USA. They are facing some challenges regarding the size of their current warehouse and inventory levels. The warehouse is not big enough to accommodate all their inventory and as such goods are always scattered everywhere. They are also
Andrew Wyeth was born July 12, 1917 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of five children. Andrew was a sickly child and so his mother and father made the decision to pull him out of school after he contracted whooping cough. He received schooling in all subjects including art education.
As mentioned in the video, Chip Conley managed to change a small hotel-restaurant in San Francisco into Joie de Vivre- the world second largest boutique hotel chain by providing new superior value to customers. The first thing contribute to Chip Conley’s success is his belief in the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Chip Conley built a strong foundation for his hotel by providing good services satisfying consumer’s basic needs, such as: comfortable beds and clean rooms, security guards, locks, responsive staff service. Then, he elevated his hotel value and provided excellent experience for the people, including the customers and staffs. Joie de Vivre’s business model is based on understanding the needs and demands of the existing consumers and future consumers and establishing changes to the model in order to meet and surpass their expectation. Chip Conley’s business model doesn’t just revolve around customers but it also concerns employees as well. During the recession, Chip Conley and the management level took some countermeasures
Former Senator Joseph McCarthy put it perfectly when he said, “… for the FBI is J. Edgar Hoover and I think we can rest assured that it will always be.” (qtd. in Denenberg 7). J. Edgar Hoover is credited for reconstructing the Bureau of Investigations (later renamed Federal Bureau of Investigations). Regardless of how people saw him, Hoover was powerful and committed, and did everything within his power to improve the agency that would make this country a safer place for all.
David Berkowitz was one of the most feared killers in New York City in the 1970's. His crimes caused the death of six people, and the injuries to seven others. His crimes became legendary because of the bizarre content in the letters that he wrote to the police and the media and his reasons for committing the attacks. David Berkowitz, better known as Son of Sam, is a man with a troubled childhood and upbringing. From his many “Parental Figures” to believing that dogs were telling him to kill. During his reign of killing the police felt the pressure to catch David. "Operation Omega" was formed, which was comprised of over 200 detectives – all working on finding the Son of Sam before he killed again.
Trap Music has gained a humungous following in the past few years based on its popularity in today’s youth. Chief Keef is a rapper from Chicago, Illinois, he is widely known for involvement in the famous trap songs that were featured on his album Finally Rich that was released in 2012. Those critically acclaimed songs where known as, “Love Sosa”, and “Don’t Like”, which catapulted his career into the limelight. Chief Keef’s Love Sosa is an accurate example of Trap Music that shows the true meaning and purpose behind the music genre.
Harry Truman, a president who witnessed and was a part of some of the most
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Pablo Escobar had a great impact on drug trade to the U.S. in the 1980s. How he got into cocaine, how he smuggled, it shows and how he was brought down.