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The American Dream's betrayal of immigrant aspirations in literature

American Dream is a concept that most contemporary people have aspired to at some point in their lives, expressing their desire to take advantage of a community promoting freedom and equality for all, regardless of their backgrounds.

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Economic prosperity and stability: lessons from Spain's recession resilience

The development of increasingly sophisticated communication technology has created an interesting global platform for business and trade.

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Prostitution and violence against women in Los Angeles

Prostitution, as generally understood, is sexual relation between the prostitute and the client in exchange for a fee (Lauer & Lauer, 2008 p 38).

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Virtue as knowledge in Plato's Meno

Virtue, according to Plato, is a multi-faceted knowledge of the correct or virtuous actions and the ability or power to act upon it.

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The strategic importance of recruitment and placement in HR management

Recruitment and placement are essential aspects of human resources. Human resource management's function "…is an organization's most critical source of information about employment practices….and the effective management of all aspects of human resources" (Sims, 2002, p. 20).

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Joseph DeGant's Halifax Windsor chair from 1810

Windsor chair created by furniture maker Joseph DeGant, circa 1810. The Windsor chair has a long history, and it traveled from England to North American in the 18th century.

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Learning theories and their classroom applications

The social cognitive theory suggests that learning takes place through self-regulatory systems. Students can be taught to self-monitor their own performance and behavior and determine for themselves whether they have done well or if improvement is needed.

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The multiple meanings and definitions of electricity

A form of energy which involves the flow of electrons is known as electricity. Electricity is one of the most widely used forms of energy and has become a basic part of nature.

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Enterprise Resource Planning systems for manufacturing and business coordination

The use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage the manufacturing and services processes with companies is one of the most critical areas of enterprise software there is.

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The digital divide in the United States and global disparities

The term Digital Divide refers to the broad disparities between income groups in terms of availability of information technologies including the Internet and related services.

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