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Social isolation, poverty, and ego defensive responses

Social isolation and the idea of social disorganization have captured a wide consideration among the social scientists due to its vital part in the social re-organization and re-establishment.

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Framing, fairness and balance in Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism

Few viewers of Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism would emerge having much faith in the validity of Fox News, a news channel owned by media mogul and billionaire Rupert Murdoch.

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Effective direct mail strategies for nonprofit fundraising campaigns

Fund-raising campaigns can be costly, so it is important for organizations to ensure their efforts will be productive. As Verhaert and Van den Poel (2011) noted, online solicitations are increasingly used.

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Physician-assisted suicide and the ethics of patient autonomy

What is the physician's responsibility when they can not assuage their patient's suffering? Is their duty to prolong basic bodily functions, or is their duty to stop pain?

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Franchise law and contractual responsibilities: the Quick Lube case

Opening a franchise can be an excellent business opportunity for many entrepreneurs, providing an established brand, knowledge base, and system of support while also allowing for independent ownership.

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Writing styles in "Like Water for Chocolate" and "Kitchen": love and passion through food

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New institutional economics and modern urban planning evolution

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English spelling inconsistencies and student academic achievement

Paton, G. (2010). English spelling 'too difficult for children' the Telegraph. Retrieved online: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/7880189/English-spelling-too-difficult-for-children.html

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Freedom of speech and the Westboro Baptist Church case

When Americans think of what makes their country great, many will bring to mind the various freedoms guaranteed to them in the Bill of Rights. Among the most important is the so-called right to "free speech," protected by the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Wisconsin's public employee union rights and state budget deficits

Over the last several years, the economy has been through a number of different challenges. Part of the reason for this, is because of shifts that have taken place in: the deficits that many state and local government are running.

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