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Cultural criticism and voice in Edwidge Danticat's Breath, Eyes, Memory

As readers we are accustomed to question to whom a writer is speaking, used to asking what the intended audience for a work is. Much less frequently asked is the parallel question: For whom does a writer speak?

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Leadership and communication in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt

The study of interpersonal skills among ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia consists mostly of major innovations and advances in society, technology and human development. Sargon is typically credited with being the first person to unify a world empire in the 24th century B.C.

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My core values: honesty, integrity, equality, and respect

If "having values" was a value and "analyzing one's values" was considered a sport, I'd be an Olympic athlete with a purpose. That being said, it was an arduous task to narrow down my core values.

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Business plan for a multilingual speech recognition translation device

The product that I am developing is a handheld device that can instantly translate over forty different languages. This device will have recognition software that will allow it to distinguish languages, even through different accents and dialects.

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The rise of sushi in post-war American restaurants and culture

SUSHI IN THE U.S. Sushi is one of the most sought-after elite foods in the U.S. And is one clear sign of Japanese influence on American eating habits.

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Kramer's disaster planning and control framework for hazardous materials

Kramer's Book, Disaster Planning and Control gives the reader both explanations of different types of potential disasters as well as how to prevent or prepare for them. The title suggests that disasters are controllable, and some are.

~6 min read

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Forward-looking economic indicators and the 2009 recovery bottom

Over the last two years the U.S. economy has went into a severe contraction, as the total GDP growth declined 6% and the unemployment rate shot up to 10%.

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The shift in tax accounting following Sarbanes-Oxley and regulatory reform

The role of the tax professional has changed substantially in the past decade. Previously, the focus was on tax planning and the marketing of tax products. The focus today is more on the corporation's tax provision and compliance work.

~15 min read

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Socialist Zionism as a movement of liberation and Jewish nationalism

Colin Shindler observed in What do Zionists Believe? that "Zionism is seen in pejorative terms today…At worst, 'Zionist' is used as a term of abuse, an epithet to be hurled at anyone who does not see the Israel-Palestine conflict in monochrome.

~24 min read

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Spiritual formation through Kenneth Boa's Conformed to His Image

Spiritual formation, or the development of the spiritual aspect of human nature that is innate to all peoples of all cultures and religions, is a more complex and profound task than most people realize.

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