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Anger management programs for at-risk teenagers in schools

Tom Mashberg writes about teens who meet once a week in Boston MA to address the explosive anger they have inside them in his newspaper article: "Breaking chains of anger challenges teens in therapy." (Mashberg, 2000, ¶ 1) Jesska, 13, carries Bic lighters with her and burns herself, along with…

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Black music's influence on Elvis Presley's rock and roll sound

Ongoing celebration of the music and (still ever-expanding) musical legacy of larger-than-life American rock' n roll icon Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935-August 16, 1977) even a full three decades and counting after the pop idol's death on August 16, 1977, clearly underscores the quality and…

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Grammaticalization as an epiphenomenon of language change

This work will discuss the theory of grammaticalization, as it is defined within the current linguistic literature.

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Leadership attributes for effective hospital materials management

Effective management means more than the bottom line. It means being able to inspire people to do their best and to act in an ethical manner. Effective management is more than numbers. It gets to the heart and soul of the individual.

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Validity and soundness in argumentative reasoning

One may speak about an invalid argument when the conclusion does not respect the logical structure of the premises. It is very important to understand that the conclusion of an invalid argument is false or wrong.

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Human resource management's contribution to organizational performance and change

HRM contribute to improved organisational performance? To what extent can Human Rights Management contribute to improved organizational performance?

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Clinical audit leadership: credibility, influence and communication

The concept of clinical audit was introduced in 1993 as a quality improvement process aimed at improving patient care and outcomes through a systematic review of care according to or against explicit criteria and the implementation of change (United Bristol Healthcare Trust 2005).

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Kennedy's political motivations behind the Apollo program launch

Among other things, the 1960's will probably be remembered most prominently for its culmination in the moon landing, successfully achieved by the United States of America. Often hidden from public view is the political intrigue and innuendo accompanying such large, prestigious projects.

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Strategies for countering terrorism after September 11

It will also look at many possible long-term strategies to counter the new terrorism. Terrorism is a growing threat to world safety and security.

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Common traits of historical and contemporary leaders

Throughout history, there have been many great leaders. Some of these individuals have been involved in politics, some in religion, some in the business world, and some in other endeavors.

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