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The Modoc War of 1872-1873 and newspaper coverage

Modoc War was fought near the California-Oregon border between the Modoc Indians of Northern California and the U.S. Army. The war began on November 29, 1872 and ended on June 1, 1873 with the surrender of the Modoc's leader, Captain Jack Kientopoos.

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Good and evil in Kristine Batey's "Lot's Wife"

Determining the Meaning(s) of Good: The Human and the Divine in Kristine Batey's "Lot's Wife" The Bible is, in addition to and in large part because of its role as a religious text for the so-called "Western" religions, one of the foundational works of Western literature, serving as a source of…

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Gender identity formation in the Brenda/David case study

In psychology, core gender identity is the gender(s) or lack, in which a person is able to self-identify. It is not necessarily based on biology (overt sexual characteristics), or sexual orientation.

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Benefits of computer-based learning platforms like ThinkQuest for classrooms

To keep up with the fast paced and ever-changing world of today, it is essential that we incorporate new technology into the classroom for keeping the student attentive and focused. Students are part of the digital wave and almost all carry cell phones that can access the internet.

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Plato's Republic: intended audience and philosophy of justice

When considering Plato's Republic, it is important to keep in mind the social stratification of the time. Reading and writing were not accessible to all sections of society, with education generally reserved for the higher classes.

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Foreign direct investment and free trade effects on developing countries

International commerce is certainly not a new trend, and humans have been trading with each other since time immemorial.

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Lithium transition metal oxides as rechargeable battery cathode materials

Contrary to the contemporary trend to supersize fast food portions, which Jennifer O. Fisher and Tanja V.E. Kral (2007) note in the article, "Super-size me...," manufacturers routinely reduce the size of electronic components.

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Gordon Gekko's personality disorders analyzed through Freudian psychoanalysis

Sigmund Freud. This paper will pair several quotes of Gekko with the appropriate handicap. In particular, this will illustrate Gekko's two personality disorders: Antisocial Personality Disorder and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

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The communication mix: advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, and personal selling

Discuss the aspects of the elements of the communication mix include: advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, publicity/public relations and personal selling.) Define each and discuss the pros and cons of the individual elements.

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Ethical dilemmas in postmodern public administration

Specifically, they examine how we can understand ethical dilemmas so as to address them in a given social and cultural context.

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