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Religious organizations combating human trafficking in Asia and beyond

In October of 2007, 30 nuns from 26 countries, whose congregations have members in various Asian countries, met in Rome to discuss the trafficking of women and children in India and other parts of Asia. They formed the International Network of Religious against Trafficking in Persons.

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How modern terrorism has transformed the nature of warfare

Historical depictions of warfare often lead one to think that war, especially as conducted on European soil, was an event of rules and engagement and strategy.

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The 1992 Barcelona Olympics: social, political, and economic effects

The Olympic Games are one of the most well kept and respected traditions of our history and of our culture. In effect, they represent the cultural heritage of our global society.

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Catalhyuk and Neolithic settlement in ancient Anatolia

The republic of Turkey is quite young and it is located on a land which is very ancient. Right through the ages many miraculous events have taken place on the land which is now known as Turkey. The most consequential of these is perhaps the Neolithic revolution.

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The 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and American unilateralism in the Middle East

In 1983, 241 United States Marines were killed in Beirut, Lebanon (CBS News, 2003).

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Type 2 diabetes: causes, risk factors, and prevalence in adults

Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas to bring glucose to the cells so the body can use it for energy (University of Maryland Medical Center 2008). If this does not happen, the body has nothing to use for its functions. Diabetes develops. There are many types of diabetes.

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Judicial interpretation and textualism in Justice Scalia's constitutional philosophy

The Justices of the Supreme Court differ in the way they interpret the law and apply it in individual cases. All are reading the same law, but they may have different philosophies regarding how to apply precedent and what sort of mindset to use in making a decision.

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Animal imagery in La Fontaine's fables as social critique

Jean de La Lafontaine was a prolific writer of the Rococo period. One of his most famous works was a re-work of the fables of Aesop. This work sparks controversy in the literary circles, as there are some that consider Lafontaine work a form of plagiarism.

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Intergovernmental and supranational tensions in European Union institutions

EU primarily an intergovernmental or a supranational organization? Which of the various institutions of governance in the EU are more supranational? Which are more intergovernmental? Be sure to cite Wood and Yesilida, Emerging European Union. Who is Jose Manuel Barroso?

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The cycle of violence hypothesis and intergenerational transmission of abuse

Define and explain the cycle of violence hypothesis as it relates to the intergenerational transmission of mistreating children. Be sure to include evidence that supports your position.

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