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The repeal of don't ask don't tell policy and military values

The successful recent repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) during the lame-duck session of the 111th U.S. Congress was long overdue. Originally, the policy was implemented by the Clinton administration as a way of allowing homosexuals to serve in the U.S. military (Military.com, 2009).

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Ethical dilemmas in personnel decisions and workplace responsibility

As the newly appointed personnel director, one of my responsibilities is to screen applicants for management promotions.

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Physical punishment and behavioral outcomes in young children

Children and Physical Punishment: A Good or a Bad Idea? Is spanking a child a good way to enforce discipline and punish childhood misbehaviors? There are many research studies on this subject, and there are many theories and strategies to be taken into consideration.

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Street gangs' transition from family to business organization in Chicago

This paper summarizes and critically evaluates the article "Are we a family or a business?" History and disjuncture in the urban American street gang.

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The mezuzah: Jewish law, history, and contemporary practice

The mezuzah (Hebrew for "doorpost") is a traditional symbol of Judaism. It is a small container usually approximately one inch to several inches long and less than an inch wide. The mezuzah is usually affixed to the right doorpost of the front door of Jewish homes and apartments.

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Book access and literacy rates in low-income Denver communities

As a world-renowned humanitarian and philanthropist, you are already fully aware of the staggering education problem affecting numerous low-income communities in many parts of the world.

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Female sideline reporters and the male gaze in sports media

Sports are an enormous part of pop culture in America and the most popular sport in the country is football -- dominated by men, as players and viewers. So, why do TV networks put attractive women on the sidelines? Are the women there to truly report? Or to satisfy the male gaze?

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Accounting fraud and ethical failures at HealthSouth

Health South was under pressure to meet certain revenue goals to satisfy investor expectations. In retrospect, its actions to show that it was doing so exhibited clear 'accounting red flags.' One of its fraudulent methods was understating its reserves for receivables.

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Nurses' attitudes, behaviors and perceived barriers towards pressure ulcer prevention

Moore Z, Price P. (2004). Nurses' attitudes, behaviors and perceived barriers towards pressure ulcer prevention. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 13 (8):942 -- 952.

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Cost-benefit analysis of comprehensive federal cell phone driving bans

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving (which includes drivers distracted by cellular telephone use) accounts for as many as 5,000 preventable highway deaths annually in the United States (Cohen & Graham, 2003).

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