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Book review of Schlosser's Fast Food Nation and its cultural impact

Fast food nation: The dark side of the all-American meal by Eric Schlosser. Specifically it will contain a book review of the book. Schlosser's book, made into a major motion picture, discusses America's obsession with fast food, and what that food is doing to the nation's health.

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U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and post-election violence

Since the 2003 invasion, Iraq has gone through a transformation, as the country has wrestled with issues of violence and division. Yet, despite these issues, Iraq has continued to attempt to move forward in the post Saddam Hussein era.

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Did Jewish crime groups constitute organized crime in America?

Organized crime "remains one of the ways by which vigorous minorities bypass the traditional and orthodox routes to power" (Kelly, 1986, p10).

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Essential skills for success in higher education

Many students come to college and find they lack the basic study and time management skills necessary to succeed. Others seem to find the challenges of higher education a better match for their own skill set. How can we understand which skills matter the most?

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No Child Left Behind's effects on teaching practices and teacher morale

Becoming a teacher in today's educational environment means so much more than just learning how to teach a favorite subject, more than finishing all of the required education, more than completion of student teaching, then finally finding a school district or school willing to hire and with a…

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Overcoming challenges and strategies for success in graduate study

The first challenge to graduate study is the understanding of what kind of graduate study will prepare and meet basic individual needs. Time constraints are another issue because interaction with professors, current graduate students, and counselors are necessary in making that initial decision.

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Gender role conflict and psychological well-being in transgender clients

Considering the powerful socialization of gender-appropriate thoughts and behaviors in society, gender identity disorder and gender role conflict are a common problem in transgender clients.

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Leadership styles of Jeffrey Smisek and Gary Kelly

Jeffery A. Smisek, CEO of Continental Airlines and Gary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines. Both of these men head what many consider minor airlines, and yet they are some of the most successful airlines in the country.

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SWOT analysis of Tanzania's tourism industry development

The tourist industry in Tanzania is less well developed than in many African countries. This has been attributed as being due to the result of past government policies. The state in Tanzania has been a major shareholder in the tourist industry.

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Auditor responsibility for fraud detection under SAS 99

The objective of this work is to describe the various types of fraud that the auditor may encounter and provide examples of actual fraud and to describe the auditor's responsibility under GAAS. This work will incorporate a discussion of SAS 99 and summarize key points.

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