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Origen's threefold system of scriptural interpretation in On First Principles

In Book IV of On First Principles, Origen tackles the problem of erroneous understandings of the Scripture leading to heresy.

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Government duty to rescue and disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina

The subject of inadequacy as a synonym for negligence to the tort law rule of 'duty to rescue' is perhaps the singular most shocking and complex explanation not to mention "oversight" in review of the capacity of the U.S.

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Preparing for assignment to Malaysia: cultural and religious considerations

Being assigned for five months to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is both invigorating and intimidating at the same time. The culture of Malaysia is known for being strongly religious and respectful of its Muslim heritage, and as a result appreciates it when visitors dress and act conservatively.

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The Pacific Electric Railway and the decline of Los Angeles trolleys

The Pacific Electric Railway was at its apogee the biggest trolley system in the world, as it served fifty-six cities and an approximate of eight million individuals per year.

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The stylized nature of Romanesque art and architecture

"Style" is a word that is often bandied about without much regard for its meaning, and without a clear definition emerging from its common usage.

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Comparing four contemporary leadership theories and their applications

There are a number of different theories to describe the best approach to leadership.

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International trade's impact on U.S. economic performance and competitiveness

The intent of this analysis is to evaluate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy, specifically focusing on financial linkages, trade patterns and the use of the Gross Domestic product (GDP) as a measure of economic competitiveness and efficiency.

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Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Drafts" and the writing process

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, is considered the Bible for many aspiring writers for its good advice and common sense approach to the craft. In the second chapter of the book, "Shitty First Drafts," Lamott tackles the myth that first drafts should be perfect or, at least, splendid.

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Employee motivation: incentives, threats, and intrinsic rewards

Do incentives and/or threats really help to motivate employees? Employers are always looking for ways to motivate their employees and employees are always trying to find ways to be rewarded for their hard effort.

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Women as family managers in Ming-Qing China: Yang Jisheng and Gu Ruopu

The family letters written by heroic court official Yang Jisheng and esteemed family matriarch Gu Ruopu stand as two of the more candid glimpses into Ming-Qing family life available to us.

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