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Public policy arguments for free universal preschool education

Few would argue against the proposition that education is one of the most important functions that our society provides for individuals.

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Regulating sugary food advertising and dietary supplements in America

At present, because of First Amendment concerns, marketers are free to advertise sugary, non-nutritive foods during programming that is primarily intended for children.

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John F. Kennedy's inaugural address and Cold War diplomacy

John F. Kennedy's inaugural address is remembered as one of the most poetic inaugural speeches of the 20th century because of its famous phrase "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Kennedy was a new, young, Democratic president elected during the height…

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Government effectiveness and living standards in developed versus developing nations

The experience of life is tremendously different depending on where one lives. One of the most important difference in that regard is whether one lives in a so-called "first world" industrialized nation such as the United States or in a "third world" nation that is comparatively undeveloped such as…

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Professional rivalry and mutual respect in corporate competition

As you know, the two of us have often competed against one another, but we have both been equally committed to achieving the same underlying goals: to earn revenue for this company. Even as head-to-head competitors, I believe we have established a basis of mutual professional respect.

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Probability proportionate to size sampling in HR recruitment

Decision-making in the Age of Information can be a daunting enterprise by any measure, but there are some steps that researchers can take to help improve the accuracy of their decisions while limiting the uncertainty that is involved.

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Resignation letter preserving professional relationship and personal friendship

I am writing this with very mixed feelings, precisely because I value our professional relationship tremendously and I genuinely appreciate having had this opportunity to work together to make something out of [Name of Business].

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Depression or recession: classifying the 2008 U.S. economic crisis

Depression or Recession? Determining whether the U.S. economic crises of 2008 is a "depression" or a "recession" depends largely on whether one applies traditional one-dimensional criteria (such as the absolute measure of decline in GDP) or multi-dimensional criteria (such as: 1.

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Ethical dilemmas and misconduct in police law enforcement

Is profiling always wrong? In a sense, police conduct criminal "profiling" all the time, because they observe behavior for what they have learned to consider "indicators" of criminal intent and conduct (Schmalleger, 2008).

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Cuyahoga County child welfare social worker role and responsibilities

The mission and purpose of the Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services is to assure that children at risk of abuse or neglect are protected and nurtured within a family and with the support of the community.

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