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William Penn's path to founding Pennsylvania

As its name suggests, the state of Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, Jr., though it was actually named after his father, William Penn, Sr.

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The history of anatomy from ancient Egypt to Henry Gray

Anatomy is defined as the study of structure which is derived from a Greek word and means to cut. It was first discovered and practiced over in Alexandria, Egypt with one of the greatest anatomy teachers being Herophilus.

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Authoritarian versus permissive parenting styles and child outcomes

Deciding how to be a good parent is an issue with which all new parents struggle.

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The evolution and role of the Chief Medical Information Officer in healthcare

Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) initiated solely in the market value of clinical systems, it has developed into a dynamic category of its own. I will demonstrate how this CMIO position has become quite the cornerstone on the path to clinical prosperity.

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Cosmopolitanism and liberalism compatibility in global politics

To under the topic, one must first understand what is involved when talking about Cosmopolitanism and Liberalism. Cosmopolitan is a derivative of the Greek word "kosmopolites" which means citizen of the world.

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Television violence's effects on children and families

Ibid statistics show that 54% of kids today have a television in their bedroom. 66% of children, aged 10 to 16, surveyed that their peers are influenced by television shows.

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Drug-free world public service announcements and their effectiveness

The public service announcements on DrugFreeWorld.org are very effective in showing the negative consequences of both licit and illicit drug use. Each announcement reenacts a real life situation caused by the use of specific drugs and the addiction that accompanies such drug use.

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U.S.-Mexico border drug trafficking and counternarcotics enforcement strategies

The much-fabled border between the United States and Mexico represents an awesome border dividing two large countries -- but how effective is it? With drugs entering the country with alarming success, many experts ask how this trend can be stopped.

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Chronic stress and allostatic load in occupational health

Stress can cause both physical and physiological affects on a person. Prolonged chronic stress has been shown to cause a number of different illnesses and problems. There have been many studies done that have researched the effects of stress on the mind and body.

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Critical interpretations of Melville's Billy Budd and moral authority

The two highly praised novels by Herman Melville -- Billy Budd and Moby Dick -- have rightfully been placed among the list of great works by American novelists.

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