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The productivity paradox: computers, efficiency, and workplace distractions

Considering what the computer's basic functions are -- to process and organize information quickly, to act as a means of communication -- would improve efficiency. In theory, fewer people would be needed to perform tasks and the time needed to complete a task would be lowered.

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Migration and globalization: Steger's dimensions and historical inequalities

Migration is grounded in process of globalization. Both of these concepts lead to the development of a world that is more interdependent and connected. The purpose of this discussion is to explain several themes associated with globalization and migration.

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Symbolism and critique in Smashing Pumpkins' Zeitgeist album cover

Smashing Pumpkins' album, "Zeitgeist," is a sketch of the Statue of Liberty, strewn with red in the sky and sea, standing thigh-deep in red water.

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A time capsule of early American lives through historical sources

Imagine if you could go back in time, far back to before this country was even born, to speak to real people in the struggle of a newly developing land.

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The evolution of graphic art from typography to digital media

It is possible to study art in a variety of ways, because of the impact that it has had throughout human development. For example, art can be studied by looking at periods of specific art forms, such as impressionism or abstract art.

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Educational leadership strategies for underperforming and urban schools

Strong leadership is needed in the field of education perhaps as much or more than in any field.

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Thomas Goetz's argument about technology's paradoxical role in healthcare costs

According to Thomas Goetz, the executive editor at Wired Magazine, the current national debate over healthcare reform is missing a critical point that is driving up costs: technology.

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Economic implications of teenage buying power and market influence

Teenagers today in the United States have increasing purchasing power and their numbers have also grown over the past decade.

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Keystroke analysis as biometric authentication for cell phone security

Biometrics is becoming an increasingly popular method of identifying unique human characteristics as a means of authenticating an individual's identity.

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Walmart's competitive strategy and Porter's five forces analysis

"Everyday low prices" is the vision statement of Wal-mart and has been since Sam Walton opened his first store in 1962. To accomplish the vision statement of Wal-mart, the company incorporated a philosophy of keeping its prices low by increasing its sales and lowering its costs.

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