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History, scope, and patterns of college binge drinking

The problem of binge drinking on college campuses has become a great concern over the past few years. With an estimated 1700 drinking-related deaths per annum on college campuses, the growing interest is not surprising (Dowdall, 4).

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Nationalism in the West and East: origins, decline, and regional divergence

The use of nationalism as a source of political, economic, and societal engagement has had and maintains a prevalent role in recent and past history. The origins of World War I and the continuities that led to World War II can be interpreted in many ways as functions of nationalistic tendencies.

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Suffering in palliative care: physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions

Suffering, as it relates to palliative care and the dying process, refers to the bearing of pain, hardship or loss and to pain endured in distress or loss (Morrow 2009). It is generally understood as a state of anguish when going through pain, injury or loss (ABCW934 2009).

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Christopher Bantick's argument for grammar instruction in Australian schools

It has become all too commonplace for educators and academics to decry the quality of contemporary education. The loss of respect for standards and quality in favor of a more relativist and "progressive" approach is often cited as evidence of cultural decline.

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The fairness of Adolf Eichmann's trial and execution

Adolf Eichmann was executed at Israel's Ramle Prison on March 31, 1962. He had been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity, crimes for which he never denied his guilt (Weitz).

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Limitations of classical psychoanalysis and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches

The basic premise of classical psychoanalysis is the belief that human beings who need therapy are those who are suffering from undue repressions. These prevent the ego from growing in a healthy way.

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Global warming's environmental message in the film Heat

During the past two decades, there has been an environment issue that has been developing with the climate. Some people are concerned with the fact that the earth is slowly becoming more warm than expected.

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Brazil's sugarcane ethanol industry: production and labor challenges

In 1976, the government of Brazil mandated that all vehicles run on a blend of ethanol and gasoline. It required not major changes to existing gas-powered automobiles; rather, only a minor change in gaosline motors was needed to adjust to the new fuel blend.

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Building codes and master builders in ancient Mesopotamia

Construction in ancient times is second only to agriculture-it reaches back as far as the Stone Age and possibly further (Jackson 4).

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Women's transitions from heterosexuality to lesbian identity in adulthood

How and why do women "become" lesbians? When a woman grows up believing she is heterosexual, and then at 25 years of age begins having bisexual relationships, then why at the age of 38 years would she believe she is indeed gay?

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