eJournal top http://www.america.govpublications/ejournals/top.html.rss Venture Capital Meets Hi-Tech http://www.america.gov5.45 MB This eJournal explores the phenomenon that drives uncounted Americans — and now citizens of other nations — to create fledgling “start-up” businesses that explore and exploit the latest developments in high technology. It also investigates the closely related “venture capital” phenomenon. How investors match their funds to (hopefully) winning ideas is a big part of the start-up story. http://www.america.gov5.45 MB Thu, 15 May 2008 08:57:11 -0400 The Olympic Experience http://www.america.gov8.78 MB The Olympic Games remind us of certain universal human values. Every Olympian has a story that echoes the shared human struggle for excellence and our devotion to pursue purpose in life. In this issue of eJournal USA, we celebrate the Olympics through the individual experiences and insights of athletes who share their memories of the Olympic Experience. http://www.america.gov8.78 MB Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:31:47 -0400 The Greening of U.S. Corporations http://www.america.gov6.8 MB This issue of eJournal USA delves into what those familiar with the history of the environmental movement in the United States might see as a surprising trend — the way U.S. corporations in recent years have embraced environmentally friendly ways of doing business. What prompts a corporation to “go green”? http://www.america.gov6.8 MB Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:30:08 -0400 The Next New Thing http://www.america.gov4.72 Innovation is the art of creating something new, and everyday in the U.S. and around the world, scientists, students, and everyday people are working to bring to life an idea that is theirs alone. This edition of eJournal USA tells the story of innovators and their creations. http://www.america.gov4.72 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:59:33 -0400 Immigrants Joining the Mainstream http://www.america.gov6.5 MB Immigrants made the United States what it is. Being an American depends on acceptance of certain American ideals, not on the place of birth of a person or of his or her ancestors. This edition of eJournal USA tells the story of immigration and diversity as it has played out through the centuries and continues to play out now. http://www.america.gov6.5 MB Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:19:03 -0400