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Innovation strategies and organizational performance at Apple, Disney, and Google

The impact of innovation on the business processes, models, frameworks, go-to-market and product development strategies of Apple, Disney and Google are changing the foundations of the markets they compete in daily.

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Moral and theological bias in Plato and Aristotle's metaphysics

The human mind has shown vigilance over the ages in pushing thought beyond the visible world into other realms of possible being. Yet whether one is convinced by metaphysical argument often has less to do with logic and more to do with what beliefs one is willing to put faith in.

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Louise Gluck's "Gretel in Darkness": trauma and transformation

This is a simple thought and one with which many would agree but the underlying assertion of this statement is that as we go through life and experience everything, we must realize we will never be the same. Our lives are forever changed by everything, whether we will it or not.

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Christological and non-Christological interpretations of Daniel's seventy weeks

The student of the Bible, and particularly of the Old Testament, is faced with several interesting challenges. Not least of these is the fact that texts such as Daniel 9:24-27 can be interpreted in a number of ways.

~12 min read

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Types of mergers and acquisitions in strategic business combinations

Among them are horizontal mergers, vertical mergers, conglomerations, spinoffs and carve-outs (McClure, 2010). The first three can be either a merger or an acquisition. Although the two terms of used simultaneously, they are slightly different.

~8 min read

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Universal health care: examining arguments for and against

Over the last several years, the issue of universal health care has been continuously brought to the forefront. This is because the overall costs have been consistently rising, which has been having ripple effects across the entire industry.

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Evolution of United States Air Force recruiting slogans and strategy

The United States Air Force, like most military organizations, utilizes various recruiting slogans to engender emotional and patriotic reactions towards both potential servicemen and as a way to build and maintain internal pride for already enlisted and officer corps.

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Analysis of economic concepts through everyday anecdotes and examples

Economics" is intended to use practical examples to illustrate the types of concepts that are learned when one studies economics. As Marshall McLuhan said, the medium is the message.

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Willa Cather's "O Pioneers": nature and human struggle in Nebraska

Willa Cather (1873 -- 1947) is perhaps best known for her earthy novels focusing on life in the Great Plains. Cather spent her formative years in Nebraska where she broke the mold of the time and insisted upon a university education.

~9 min read

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Security challenges and border control on the U.S.-Canada border

The North East border of the United States is made up of mainly under patrolled borders and huge areas of waterways. The area covers the nation from Maine to Michigan and includes the majority of the Great Lakes.

~8 min read

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