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Guy Montag's transformation from fireman to rebel in Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury's novel, Fahrenheit 451, is a tale of evolution of the best kind. Guy Montag is a man doing what he is supposed to do at the beginning of the novel.

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Carol Gouthro's handbuilt ceramic vessels and botanical forms

While Carol Gouthro has worked in more prosaic dinnerware formats, she is best known for the organic exuberance of her handbuilt vessel production, in which closely observed botanical characteristics taken from the Washington State forest gardens she loves mingle with geometric forms to evolve new,…

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Understanding stress management techniques for modern life

Stress is a normal reaction to many things that happen in everyday life. It can be a good thing but it can also be bad. If stress occurs often and lasts for long periods of time it can lead to many other negative things.

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The case for economic liberalization and global markets

The dominant economic theme of the late 20th century and early 21st century has been globalization. The movement has been described in a number of terms, not all of them flattering.

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Globalization's effects on higher education systems in East Asia

Globalization has had far reaching effects in both the negative and the positive, with regard to economics, social development, infrastructural development and last but certainly not least education.

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How television news agencies determine story selection and news value

The selection of news stories in the television media is relatively simple. Depending on the motivation of the news agency or news channel, the media will report different stories in different ways.

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The genetic basis and clinical types of hemophilia

Hemophilia is not one, but a group of hereditary genetic disorders that prevent the body from controlling the necessary process of coagulation -- used in any instance in which a blood vessel is broken.

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Isolation and rejection in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

How often does a person attribute characteristics to another based upon their appearance? An overweight person is thought to be a glutton or lazy. A homeless person begging for money is considered a drunk or a drug addict.

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Type 2 diabetes: causes, prevalence, and management strategies

The issue of diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes has reached alarming proportions in many developed societies today. As one study notes; "…approximately 4,110 people are diagnosed every day with diabetes.

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Smucker's differentiated strategy and growth through acquisition

Using Porter's generic strategies, Smuckers has a differentiated strategy. The company sells to the mass market, utilizing national distribution networks and a wide variety of retail channels. Smuckers also seeks to charge premium prices for their products, in particular when compared to generics.

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